The chapel of the Madonna di Vitaleta is possibly the most photographed chapel in Italy.
It sits on a hilltop beside the village of Vitaleta, between San Quirico and Pienza in Tuscany.
It was restored in 1184 by architect Giuseppe Partini and used to be the home of a statue of the Madonna sculpted by Andrea della Robbia in 1590.
The statue is now in a church in San Quirico and a festival is held each year to celebrate it.
It can be a bit difficult to find, but we did this time we were in the area. Here is my photo to add to the many others. There are some truly gorgeous photos of this tiny chapel. If you happen to be there at the right time for good lighting, or a pretty season, the photos can be magnificent. This one is a bit ordinary, but all I have.
Try to find the Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta on your travels, you won’t be disappointed. You can walk to it I believe, but the view from a distance is probably better.