最近剛從一個羅馬旅遊介紹的短影片中認識義大利街頭巷尾這種類似小壁龕小祭壇的東西,叫做 Madonnelle.
What are the roadside shrines in Italy?
Ancient Origins
Italian Madonnelle – or street shrines – can trace their origins as far back as ancient Rome. The tradition began with ancient lares (paintings or statues of domestic Roman deities) placed at crossroads (or compita) to guard passersby.