Sant'Antonio Church, Religious building in Predappio, Italy
Sant'Antonio Church is a Latin-cross church with three naves, 41 metres long and 20 wide, built from 1931 to 1934 to Cesare Bazzani's design. Its façade is clad in Cagli and Trani marble, with a bronze lunette by Publio Morbiducci showing Saint Anthony beneath the inscription UBI NON EST CHARITAS IBI ANGUSTIA. An octagonal tiburio carries a copper-covered dome 40 metres high, and the yellow-brick bell tower was modelled on Venice's San Marco.
Construction of the church began in 1931 under architect Cesare Bazzani as part of Predappio's urban redesign during that period. The project was part of a broader phase of city development that fundamentally changed the appearance of the town.
The church serves as an active place of worship for the Catholic community in Predappio and hosts regular religious services and celebrations. Its classical design elements connect local tradition with the architectural style of its era.
The church is situated at Piazza Sant'Antonio and is accessible for daily visits, particularly during times of religious services. It helps to plan around local service times, as these offer the best opportunity to experience the church's interior.
The bell tower was modelled on Venice's San Marco campanile and served as the prototype for many bell towers built across the Forlì area in those years. It is made of pale yellow brick, with a belfry open on all four sides.
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