Chiesa di Santa Maria in Cellis, Renaissance religious edifice in Carsoli, Italy.
Description
The Chiesa di Santa Maria in Cellis is a Renaissance building with a horizontal facade divided by a cornice. The lower section features a portal and two windows, while the upper portion displays a Renaissance-style window.
History
Count Rainaldo II established the monastery in the year 1000, with Dodone serving as its first abbot. This founding marks an important chapter in the religious life of the region during the High Middle Ages.
Culture
The main entrance displays carved floral and animal ornaments that reflect the religious craftsmanship of that era. The Agnus Dei motif reveals how faith and artistic expression were connected in this period.
Practical
The building sits near two cemetery areas in Carsoli, making it relatively easy to locate. The original wooden doors from the 12th century are now on display at the Marsica Sacred Art Museum in Celano.
Did you know?
The bell tower stands out for incorporating large carved blocks from Roman funeral monuments. This practice reveals how communities reused materials from earlier structures when constructing new buildings.
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