Madonna della Croce
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Madonna della Croce
Of great architectural value consists of a nave divided into two by a transverse arch and a low parapet. There are numerous cross engraved on the walls. Very nice, is one of the best preserved of all the rock churches, dell is l ’ ’ apse fresco dated to the middle of the 13th century, with the Madonna Queen (Merciful ") sitting enthroned and child blessing with his right hand, and the archangels. In Greek characters is l ’ registration Angelus Gabriel – Rafael Angelus. The scheme is Byzantine Madonna in Majesty.
The ceiling is decorated with a cross span, equilateral Greek crosses and relief.
