It is built on roman ruins: on the area where the Church is now situated, was a Roman temple dedicated to the Goddess Cibele, mother of Nature and Earth.

The original bas relief are still visible along the side of the Church. There is a large cobbled area at the front with views of the lake and of the houses of Malcesine, and an attractive portico by the side with a small grotto of Our Lady.
The church has one large nave m. 12.50 tall and 20 m. long, excluding the presbytery.