Santuario di Santa Maria di Anzano

Among the architectures that furnish the historical center stands the beautiful Church of Santa Maria di Anzano, declared "Sanctuary" by Pope Pius VII in 1820. The legend tells of some shepherds who found in the forest a statue of the Virgin and in vain attempts to transport it first to Trevico, then to Zungoli and finally to Scampitella. The shepherds understood the immobility of the oxen, who were supposed to pull the cart on which the statue was found, as a clear sign of the will of Our Lady to stay in the place where she was found. At that point the church was originally called Santa Maria in Silice.

The original building, whose first information dates back to the 12th century, was in Romanesque style with three naves. Unfortunately it was destroyed by the earthquake of 1930 and in its place was erected the current red brick building with the white bell tower. The facade is embellished by an ogival bas-relief placed on the entrance door depicting the Queen Ceoli who supports the beneficial Child Jesus. On the right side of the building there is the mighty and white bell tower with a clock. The frescoed vaulted interior houses the statues of the Crowned Madonna with Child and Saint Anthony.