San Giorgio in Lemine, Romanesque church in Almenno San Salvatore, Italy
San Giorgio in Lemine is a church featuring a three-nave basilica with characteristic semi-circular arches and stone walls in Lombard Romanesque style. The building has a clear vertical composition with a five-story bell tower to one side and narrow, pointed-arch windows.
The building was established in 1171 when the Bishop of Bergamo founded it to serve the growing population of the area. During the plague of 1630, it was repurposed as a burial place for plague victims and retained this function in the centuries that followed.
The interior walls display frescoes from different artistic periods, including a triptych of Saint George and the Princess by the Master of 1388. These works offer visitors insight into the artistic movements that shaped the region over centuries.
The building stands on Via San Giorgio in Almenno San Salvatore, approximately 500 meters from Madonna del Castello. Access is via local roads and sturdy footwear is advisable since the interior floor has steps and uneven surfaces.
The church features an unusually tall five-story bell tower that sets it apart from typical Romanesque designs. This tower is a distinctive landmark often overlooked by visitors yet defines the site's profile.
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