Historic Sanctuaries of Tuscany and Deaf Heritage
This collection documents religious sites across Tuscany that hold significance in the historical narrative of deaf communities in Italy. These sanctuaries represent important cultural touchpoints where deaf history intersects with regional religious traditions.
Santa Maria della Rosa Sanctuary in Lucca
The religious complex of Santa Maria della Rosa stands at the northern corner of Lucca. This sanctuary preserves architectural and cultural elements...
Madonna del Giglio Sanctuary in Prato and Deaf History
Located on Via San Silvestro in Prato, the former hospital church became the Madonna del Giglio sanctuary in 1673...
Madonna delle Nevi Sanctuary at Quadalto
The Madonna delle Nevi sanctuary in Palazzuolo sul Senio municipality (Florence). Situated approximately one kilometer from town...
Sanctuary of Maria SS.Mother of Divine Providence, Pancole
The sanctuary dedicated to Mary Most Holy Mother of Divine Providence in Pancole, San Gimignano (Siena) stands among the Marian sanctuaries...
Madonna di San Biagio Sanctuary in Montepulciano
On April 23, 1518, a miraculous event occurred. The Blessed Virgin, with an expression of joy, appeared to "open and close"...