Santa Maria Assunta e San Sigismondo Church, Romanesque church in Rivolta d'Adda, Italy.
Santa Maria Assunta e San Sigismondo is a Romanesque church in Rivolta d'Adda featuring a distinctive vaulted roof, splayed windows, and arcade galleries. The structure displays a semi-circular upper section with hanging arcades that define its architectural character.
The church was built during the Romanesque period and later underwent Baroque and Neoclassical modifications over centuries. An early 20th century restoration by architect Cesar Nava removed these later additions and returned it to its original Romanesque form.
The interior displays carved stone details showing religious and moral themes that reflect the artistic traditions of the medieval period. These decorative elements shape how the space feels to visitors today.
The church maintains different opening hours on weekdays versus Sundays, and modest dress is expected when visiting. Arriving in the morning helps you see the interior details better due to natural light.
The altar built between 1761 and 1765 showcases polychrome marbles crowned by a canopy featuring carved angels in adoration holding a cross. This piece combines stonework and sculpture in an unexpected way that stands out from the rest of the structure.
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