Church of Sant'Afra, Religious building in Brescia, Italy.
Description
The Church of Sant'Afra is a religious building in Brescia featuring a single nave plan with three chapels on each side. Corinthian columns support the vaulted ceiling throughout the interior, creating the defining architectural structure of the space.
History
Construction started in 1462 when Benedictine monks from Sant'Eufemia della Fonte monastery received permission to build a new religious structure. This founding marked the establishment of an important place of worship in the city that continued to develop over centuries.
Culture
The interior displays paintings by regional artists, including works by Sante Cattaneo and a canvas by Paolo Veronese showing the Martyrdom of Sant'Afra. These artworks reflect the place's importance to local painters across different periods.
Practical
The church is located at Via Spalto San Marco 49 in Brescia and is managed by the Diocese. Visitors should contact the local office to confirm opening times and service schedules before planning a visit.
Did you know?
Beneath the church lies a 15th-century crypt that houses the remains of Saint Paterius. This underground chamber reveals the early importance of the site as a repository for religiously significant relics.
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