Santa Maria Maddalena, Renaissance church building in Cremona, Italy.
Description
Santa Maria Maddalena is a Renaissance church in Cremona with terracotta details adorning its cornices and arches. The interior holds a single nave with lateral chapels, housing a 16th-century altarpiece and a painting of religious subjects.
History
Construction began in 1626, replacing a 14th-century chapel that served people from the Abruzzo region. This connection reveals how immigrant communities established themselves in the city.
Culture
The church served as a gathering place for people from the Abruzzo region who had relocated to the city. Today its artworks reflect how religious imagery held meaning for these communities.
Practical
The building sits on Via Realdo Colombo perpendicular to the street, with a small forecourt in front of its main facade. This location makes it easy to find and offers a quiet space to explore.
Did you know?
The 15th-century apse features a polychrome ribbed vault supported by slender columns. This ornate ceiling design was a remarkable technical solution of its era.
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