Church of Saints Faustinus and Jovita
Church of Saints Faustinus and Jovita, Baroque church in Brescia, Italy
The Church of Saints Faustinus and Jovita is a Baroque structure in Brescia with a light-colored facade made of Botticino marble, completed in 1711 by Giuseppe Cantone. The building displays the typical layout of a Baroque church with a nave, side chapels, and a central dome rising above the roofline.
Construction began in 1621 when the Baroque structure started taking shape. The adjacent monastery, however, originated in the 9th century when Bishop Ramperto established it as a religious community.
Inside, frescoes by Tommaso Sandrino and Giandomenico Tiepolo cover the walls with religious scenes. These paintings form the spiritual heart of the space and help visitors understand the church's role as a place of devotion.
The church sits in Brescia's city center and is easily reached on foot. Visitors should check mass times before entering, as this remains an active place of worship rather than a museum.
The bell tower dates to the 9th century and ranks as Brescia's oldest. It has retained its original form despite modifications made in 1937.
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