The Ipogeo
of Santa Maria in Stelle

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The Hypogeum of Santa Maria in Stelle (much known as "Pantheon") is an archeological site, and a quite unique place of Christian cult. The site is situated in the heart of Valpantena, in the homonymous small village of S. Maria in Stelle, which name comes from a fresco painted in one of the hypogeal vaults.

The word Hypogeum comes from Greek language and literally means "underground". The site appears, in fact, as a subterranean ramified space, right underneath S. Maria Assunta church.Initially built as a Roman aqueduct, it developed in many different ways: from nymphaeum for the worshipping of waters, to baptismal site, and medioeval pilgrims destination.

In 2018, after being closed for more than 10 years, for thorough analyses of the internal microclimate, and sophisticated restoration works of the priceless frescos, the Hypogeum is now ready to be open to public again, and to write a new chapter in its history.

VIRTUAL TOUR

Experience a photogrammetric reconstruction of one of the rooms of the Hypogeum of Santa Maria in Stelle. A series of high-definition photographs assembled to form a three-dimensional representation of the North Cell. The project was created by Ximula: a talented team working in the augmented and virtual reality sectors in Verona.