Small countryside church with a single nave, likely built around a pre-existing Madonna shrine; traces of this remain on one wall of the adjacent sacristy. A few years ago, the church was completely restored and is now in excellent condition. Mass is celebrated every Saturday afternoon.

**Description:** Fresco located behind the altar depicting the Madonna holding the Child on her left knee.
**First use:** In the year 1825
**Image:** Painting
**Collection of ex-votos:** Data not available
**Original location of the sanctuary:** Inside the church
**Types of ex-votos:** Painted tablets or inscribed plaques, Jewelry, Anthropomorphic figurines, Photographs

According to local tradition, a pre-existing church stood on this site dating back at least to the mid-14th century. During the pastoral visit on August 12, 1857, the priest briefly recounted the history of this Marian sanctuary, describing the church and noting the painted image of the Blessed Virgin, still visible despite having been exposed to the elements for a long time.

It was customary for young local shepherds to place flowers at the feet of the Madonna’s image. A miracle is also recounted involving a woman who, after giving birth, lacked the milk needed to feed her child. Upon seeing the image, she prayed with deep devotion, asking for the grace of milk to return. She took some plaster fragments from the base of the image, mixed them with water from a nearby fountain, swallowed the mixture, and the miracle was immediately fulfilled.

The fame of this miracle attracted many faithful, and others followed, drawing large crowds from across the region. Silver votive tablets were offered and hung on the image, and substantial monetary donations flowed in, enabling the construction of the church and the main altar. Work began in 1820 and was completed on September 17, 1825, with the official visit of Vincenzo Massi, Bishop of Gubbio, who solemnly crowned the image with a silver crown adorned with precious stones.

Another extraordinary miracle occurred during the church’s construction. A large quantity of water was needed for the mortar, but as it was scarce on-site, the exasperated mason exclaimed: *”If the Madonna wants the church, she will provide the water!”* Immediately, a copious stream gushed forth, which still provides abundant water today—considered highly effective for warding off illnesses.

On September 25, 1827, with the numerous alms collected, the sacristy was also erected. To this day, the local faithful hold the sanctuary in high regard, and nearby stands the fountain from which the miraculous water of tradition flows.

Another miracle is told of a woman who, after giving birth, lacked the milk to feed her child. Seeing the image, she prayed fervently for the return of her milk. She took plaster fragments from the base of the image, mixed them with water from a nearby fountain, swallowed the mixture, and the miracle occurred instantly. The fame of this miracle drew many faithful, and further miracles multiplied, as evidenced by the influx of devotees from across the region. Silver votive tablets were offered and hung on the image, while substantial monetary donations enabled the construction of the church and the main altar.

Currently, the parish priest of Costacciaro is a friar of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual.

**Address:** Via Federico da Montefeltro, 06024 Gubbio PG, Italy