Church of Sant'Afra

The church features a single nave plan with three chapels on each side, decorated with Corinthian columns supporting a vaulted ceiling structure.

The initial church construction began in 1462 when Benedictine monks from Sant'Eufemia della Fonte monastery received permission to build a new religious structure.

The interior contains numerous paintings by regional artists, including works by Sante Cattaneo and a canvas by Paolo Veronese depicting the Martyrdom of Sant'Afra.

The church is located at Via Spalto San Marco 49 in Brescia, with regular services and viewings coordinated through the Diocese of Brescia.

The church holds the remains of Saint Paterius in its 15th-century crypt, which remains preserved beneath the main structure to this day.

Location: Brescia

Inception: 1462

Architectural style: Italian Baroque architecture, Italian Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 45.53585,10.22944

Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:15