Collegiata di San Michele Arcangelo, Solofra

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Collegiata di San Michele Arcangelo, Solofra

Collegiata di San Michele Arcangelo, Solofra, Baroque collegiate church in Solofra, Italy.

The church features three portals on its facade, with sculptures representing Saint Michael, the evangelists, and Fathers of the church facing the central square.

The University of Solofra established the collegiate church in 1522, and construction concluded in 1614, receiving basilica status in 1685.

The wooden ceiling contains twenty-one framed canvases by Giovanni Tommaso Guarino depicting Old Testament scenes, while the transept shows New Testament paintings.

The church remains open to visitors throughout the year, offering guided tours of its art collections and architectural features.

The 1564 bell tower stands next to a facade decorated with floral motifs, complementing the interior's polychrome marble altar from 1746.

Location: Solofra

Inception: 1522

Architectural style: Baroque

GPS coordinates: 40.82911,14.84525

Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:53

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