Sant'Emidio Vescovo e Martire church

The Sant'Emidio Vescovo e Martire church exhibits architectural elements of Gothic style with brick walls and marble decorative features throughout its structure.

The church gained prominence after the 1703 earthquake, when local residents attributed their protection to the intercession of Sant'Emidio, the patron saint against earthquakes.

Inside the church, visitors find representations of Sant'Emidio supporting crumbling walls, illustrating his role as a protector of communities from seismic events.

The church maintains regular opening hours for religious services and welcomes visitors to explore its architectural features at coordinates 41.806833, 14.369556.

The structure incorporates specific elements of Abruzzese Gothic architecture, distinguishing it from northern European Gothic churches through its use of local materials.

Location: Agnone

Architectural style: Gothic architecture in Abruzzo

GPS coordinates: 41.80683,14.36956

Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:13