Collegiata di San Medardo, Baroque collegiate church in Arcevia, Italy
The Collegiata di San Medardo is a church with a Latin cross layout and an octagonal dome at its center. The building combines spaces with multiple altars, side chapels, and wall decorations spread across its interior levels.
Construction started in 1634 on the ruins of a demolished church, designed by architect Michele Buti for the local community. Completion stretched over several decades, with artists like Leonardo Scaglia contributing to the interior furnishings.
The name honors Saint Medardus, a protector against rain and bad weather. The church served as a place of devotion for the community and shows through its decoration how much the people valued religious art from different periods.
Entry is free and the church sits in the center of Arcevia, easy to reach on foot. Before visiting, check the local opening times as these can vary with the season.
Inside are artworks by two different artistic families, Luca Signorelli and the Della Robbia family, from quite different time periods. This mix shows how the church accumulated valuable pieces over generations.
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