Oratorio del Crocifisso in capo alla Ghiara

The Oratorio del Crocifisso in capo alla Ghiara is a baroque church in Reggio Emilia with a curved facade decorated with statues by sculptor Angelo Finali. The interior features a fresco behind the main altar showing Christ on the cross with the sorrowful Virgin Mary below.

Construction began in 1758 at a location where a crucifix had marked a plague outbreak from 1630-1631. In 2011, the Roman Catholic Diocese handed management of the building to the Romanian Orthodox community.

The name refers to the crucifix that once commemorated a plague and gave the building its identity. Visitors can experience today how this place remains connected to the spiritual traditions of the city.

The building sits at the end of Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi on Piazza Roversi, making it easy to locate. Visitors should check opening times in advance, as services are held regularly.

The building was constructed by a society as a dedicated prayer space rather than a typical parish church. This history as an oratory makes it a different kind of sanctuary from the city's larger churches.

Location: Reggio Emilia

Inception: 1758

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Address: piazza Roversi ‒ Reggio nell'Emilia (RE)

GPS coordinates: 44.69571,10.62971

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:41