Oratorio di Santa Maria delle Nevi was built by the will of the Bishop of Pienza. At one time it was located in the Malavolti castle and consisted of houses and towers but the houses were turned into a nobleman’s palace in the 14th Century. Only an expert eye could trace the lines of the ancient oratory but the spirit of the place is very strong. It is dedicated to Our Lady of the Snows and 15th Century artwork by Matteo di Giovanni depicts the Madonna della Neve who miraculously made it snow here in summer.
