Chiesa di San Sebastiano, Baroque church in Ferla, Italy.
Chiesa di San Sebastiano is a baroque church in Ferla with three aisles supported by Corinthian columns and ornamental details. The interior features polychrome stucco work, while the front elevation displays sculptural reliefs and decorative stonework.
After the 1693 earthquake destroyed the original structure from 1481, architect Michelangelo Di Giacomo designed a new building. Construction finished in 1741, reflecting the baroque style that took hold across the region following the natural disaster.
The church holds religious ceremonies twice yearly on January 20 and July 20, when the community gathers for liturgical celebrations and processions.
The building sits on Piazza San Sebastiano near the mother church of Ferla and reopened in 2015 following major restoration work. Visitors should know that access is mainly available during religious ceremonies and special occasions.
The facade displays a sculptural group depicting the Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, created by the same architect who designed the church itself. These reliefs represent a rare example of sculpture and architecture unified under a single artistic vision.
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