San Marco's oratory

The oratory exhibits a square structure with a Greek cross design and five cylindrical domes rising above the main building on Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi.

Founded in the tenth century by Saint Nilus the Younger, this religious structure initially served as a place of retirement for eremite monks.

The building contains fragments of ancient frescoes, including a Madonna Odigitria, discovered during restoration work between 1926 and 1931.

The religious monument stands on a tuff spur at the southeastern edge of Rossano's center, making it visible from multiple viewpoints.

During the nineteenth century, the oratory transformed into a burial ground for victims of cholera, with numerous graves dug within its premises.

Location: Corigliano-Rossano

Inception: 10 century

Founders: Nilus the Younger

Architectural style: Byzantine architecture

Address: Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi, 343, 87067 Rossano, Corigliano-Rossano (CS)

GPS coordinates: 39.57119,16.63624

Latest update: March 14, 2025 06:58