San Michele al Pozzo Bianco, Renaissance church in Upper Bergamo, Italy.
Description
San Michele al Pozzo Bianco is a Renaissance church in Bergamo with a single nave divided by three bays supported by fifteenth-century pillars. Pointed arches frame the space while exposed wooden beams overhead reveal the original building technique.
History
The structure dates to the eighth century during Lombard rule, with its earliest documented record in Taidone's will from 774. This founding period establishes it as a key witness to early medieval Bergamo.
Culture
The name comes from an ancient well that once stood nearby, known as the white well. This naming reflects how the building was anchored in daily neighborhood life, serving as a landmark people used to navigate and gather.
Practical
The entrance has two small steps to navigate, and coins are needed to activate the lighting system to view the artworks inside. Bring small change and consider carrying a flashlight to see the frescoes clearly.
Did you know?
The three-chambered crypt beneath the church is among the oldest in Bergamo province and contains frescoes from the thirteenth century. It originally functioned as a winter church, offering worshippers a sheltered space during cold months.
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