In addition to being one of the nation’s best examples of baroque architecture, the Santa Prisca Church has an interesting legend behind it. It is said that during the construction of the 18^th-century church, the clear sky gave way to dark rain clouds and a lightning storm ensued. As the story goes, lightning bolts struck the church’s dome and left a momentary inscription that said: Glory to God in heaven and peace on earth to men of good will. The strange phenomenon caused fear among those present, so they summoned the Virgin Mary for protection. Much to their surprise, she appeared above the church with the lightning bolts in her hands..

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