Chiesa dell'Invenzione della Santa Croce, church in Santa Croce - Carpi (MO)
The Chiesa dell'Invenzione della Santa Croce is a parish church in Carpi built in the 15th century and consecrated in 1792. Inside, three aisles are separated by columns, decorated with stuccos and frescoes, with a 17th-century marble altar and a large canvas depicting angels with the cross nearby.
The site has roots in the 14th century, though the current structure dates to the 15th century. The bell tower was added in 1819, and after the 2012 earthquake damaged the building, extensive restoration work brought it back into use in 2014.
The church is dedicated to the finding of the cross, an event the community commemorates each year with special celebrations. Locals express their faith through regular worship and by leaving votive offerings in the Madonna dell'Aiuto chapel nearby.
The church sits in the quiet village of Santa Croce and is accessible by a short walk through Carpi. It is open during the day, especially when services are scheduled, typically in early mornings and late afternoons.
A nearby cemetery contains a memorial honoring members of the local Resistance who died during the end of World War II. A special shrine preserves their memory and makes this place a site of remembrance for the community.
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