Church of Saints Nazarius and Celsus

The church features a tall bell tower and displays alternating patterns of bricks and sandstone across its exterior walls and facade.

Built around 1130 on the site of Mairano settlement, the church underwent complete reconstruction in 1847 using numbered bricks and stones.

The structure represents the architectural traditions of the Montferrat region through its design elements and construction techniques.

Located 2 kilometers northeast of Montechiaro town center, the church stands on Bric San Nazario hill at coordinates 45.02139, 8.12168.

The building was reconstructed using anastylosis technique, where each original stone was numbered and catalogued before reassembly.

Location: Montechiaro d'Asti

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Address: 2km nord-est di Montechiaro d'Asti 14025 14025

GPS coordinates: 45.02139,8.12168

Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:51