Chiesa di San Girolamo, Catholic church in Cittanova, Italy
San Girolamo is a Catholic church in Cittanova featuring 19th-century architecture with pseudo-baroque exterior forms. The interior is laid out with two side naves and displays neoclassical design elements throughout the space.
Construction began after the 1783 earthquake that devastated the region, with Maria Antonia Grimaldi Serra sponsoring the rebuilding effort. The church emerged as part of Cittanova's recovery and reconstruction during the post-earthquake period.
The church holds a significant collection of wooden sculptures, including a 17th-century crucifix and an 1866 Pietà created by local artists. These works reflect the artistic evolution of the region and remain visible to visitors walking through the interior.
The church is open during regular religious services, with the feast of Saint Jerome on September 30 being an important celebration in the local community. Visitors should be respectful during worship times and plan visits accordingly around these schedules.
The remains of Princess Maria Teresa Grimaldi were transferred to a chapel within the church in 1793, previously resting in a monastery elsewhere in the city. This relocation marked a turning point in how the site became connected to local nobility.
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