Church of the Commenda, Faenza

The Church of the Commenda features a Romanesque architectural design with a bell tower, portico, and decorated apse on Corso Europa.

Founded in 1137, the church served as a sanctuary for pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land before becoming property of the Knights of Malta.

The apse contains Renaissance frescoes from 1533 by Girolamo da Treviso, depicting the Virgin Mary, Saint Mary Magdalene, and Saint Catherine of Alexandria.

The church maintains regular visiting hours and welcomes visitors interested in exploring medieval architecture and religious art from the 14th century.

Under the monochrome fresco lies the tomb of Fra Sabba, a Milanese humanist, with a black stone slab bearing his Latin epitaph from 1554.

Location: Faenza

Inception: 14 century

Address: piazza Frà Saba 1 ‒ Faenza (RA)

GPS coordinates: 44.28179,11.89299

Latest update: March 8, 2025 11:21