Chiesa di San Giovenale, Romanesque church in Orvieto, Italy
The Church of San Giovenale stands at the edge of a cliff in the medieval district of Orvieto with a square apse and lateral entrance portal.
Built in 1004 upon the remnants of an Etruscan temple dedicated to Tinia, San Giovenale served as the primary cathedral of Orvieto for three centuries.
The interior walls display medieval frescoes from the Orvieto school, including the Madonna del Soccorso painting discovered behind a silver screen in the 20th century.
The church location provides views across the Paglia valley, with three naves connected by a central staircase offering access to different architectural elements.
During the 17th century plague, the interior walls were covered with lime coating, which damaged original murals but preserved evidence of multiple construction phases.
Location: Orvieto
Inception: 11 century
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.71950,12.10350
Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:03
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