Chiesa di S. Maria della Consolazione di Scampitella

The Church of Santa Maria della Consolazione (Our Lady of Consolation) in Scampitella is located on Piazza Libertà.

According to an ancient legend, the religious building owes its origins to a soldier from the Bourbon army who, lost in the hills of the Scampitella area, was struck by a vision that urged him on to the hermitage and to construct the sacred place.

The Church was originally located on the square of Scampitella in a transverse position, on the site where the war memorial stands today, as reported by the historical recollections of the local community. On the top, there were two columns that supported a stone arch, with a small bell hung from it that was rung using a long rope. The religious building was completely destroyed in the earthquake of 23 July, 1930, and some artworks of fine workmanship, including an organ, a holy water font, and a baptismal font, were lost.

Today, the Church, rebuilt in modern style, preserves a precious marble altar and a wooden statue from the 19th century.