Collegiata di Castell'Arquato, Romanesque collegiate church in Castell'Arquato, Italy
The Collegiata di Castell'Arquato is a Romanesque church with three naves defined by a bell tower from the 13th century. The interior contains multiple side chapels with decorated walls that shape the entire space.
The church was founded in 758 by nobleman Magno and suffered destruction from an earthquake in 1117. Reconstruction began in 1122, creating the structure that still stands today.
The Chapel of Saint Catherine contains frescoes from the 15th century that show scenes of Christ's suffering and the Virgin's funeral. These painted walls speak directly to visitors walking through the space.
The church is open daily, though visiting hours change depending on the season with shorter times in winter months. Coming early or checking exact times beforehand helps you avoid disappointment.
Inside the church sits a medieval baptismal font from the 8th century that was uncovered during restoration work in a side chapel. This rare object reveals how much of the place's ancient history lay hidden beneath its current form.
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