This tiny chapel sits outside the village of Vitaleta in beautiful Tuscany. The Chapel of the Madonna di Vitaleta has to be the most photographed chapel in Italy…as I have said before.
We stopped for another look after our recent visit to San Quirico d’Orcia. The chapel is on the road between San Quirico and Pienza. There are a couple of places to park on the side of the road where you get a great view of the chapel.
The weather was patchy the day we were there and the look of the chapel changed by the minute.
There are gorgeous views of the countryside around the chapel as well.
You can see Pienza in the distance.
One day we will walk to the chapel.
Gorgeous countryside!
By: Linda K on May 3, 2019
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Some of the most beautiful in Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 4, 2019
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Quaint little chapel.
By: Christine Collins on May 3, 2019
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It is in lots of photos.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 4, 2019
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It’s a nice walk. We do it often.
By: Carol on May 3, 2019
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It was very busy the day we were there. We will go when there are fewer people about.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 4, 2019
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Pretty much the iconic Tuscan photo Deb.
By: Kerry & Jim on May 4, 2019
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Yes, it is the photo everyone wants.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 4, 2019
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It is a pity that they had to remove the beautiful statue of the Madonna by Andrea Della Robbia and take it to San Quirico where it is better protected. There is a yearly festival in honor of the Madonna in early September http://www.valdichianasenese.it/en/festa-della-madonna-di-vitaleta-p-_az__204.html
By: Mulino Dominillo on May 4, 2019
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It would not have been safe there.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 4, 2019
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Beautiful landscape !!
Being in a perfect location the chapel which will ensure some peace of mind for sure 🙂
Thank you for sharing and have a beautiful day 🙂
By: Sreejith Nair on May 4, 2019
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I have seen this chapel about 6 years ago, on my trip to Tuscany, its such a treasure.
By: www.corneliaweber-photography.com on May 5, 2019
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This is what everyone envisions Tuscany to look like. I’ve never seen it that green before.
By: Karen on May 10, 2019
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