Tomba di Rotari, Religious museum and baptistery in Monte Sant'Angelo, Italy
Tomba di Rotari is a baptistery building with an octagonal shape topped by a prominent dome in Monte Sant'Angelo. The interior features carved stone capitals on columns and relief decorations above the entrance that mark its religious function.
This building was constructed in the early 1000s by two masters, Pagano from Siponto and judge Rodelgrimo. It was incorporated into the larger sanctuary complex dedicated to the Archangel Michael.
The name Rotari refers to a Lombard king from the 7th century, though the structure itself was built centuries later. The carved reliefs and columns inside reflect the medieval craftspeople who shaped this religious space for pilgrims visiting the sanctuary.
Morning visits work best to see the carved details and carvings without crowds. The building sits near the Basilica of San Michele and is accessible from the main entrance area of the sanctuary complex.
In the southwestern corner sits an Early Christian baptismal font salvaged from an earlier church building that no longer stands. This reused basin links centuries of pilgrims who came to this sacred site.
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