Santa Maria Assunta

Santa Maria Assunta is a Romanesque church in Neviano degli Arduini with three naves that end in apses oriented toward the east. The building features a bell tower that crowns the hilltop location, making it visible from the surrounding landscape.

The original place of worship dates back to the early medieval period between the 8th and 9th centuries, but underwent major reconstruction starting in 1082 under Countess Matilde di Canossa. This rebuilding established the Romanesque form that has remained largely intact to the present day.

The church serves as a Marian sanctuary where locals gather for worship and devotion to Mary Mother of the Church. It remains a spiritual center for the community and a place where generations have come to express their faith.

The church sits on a hilltop in the Sasso area with good visibility of the surroundings, making it accessible on foot from nearby villages. The elevated location also offers views across the local landscape and easier navigation to find the building.

The building preserves a medieval sandstone inscription from its original structure that was relocated from the presbytery rail to the right nave during reconstruction. This stone serves as a direct physical link to the early medieval past and demonstrates the site's continuous history.

Location: Neviano degli Arduini

Inception: 12 century

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Address: strada Comunale della Pieve di Sasso snc ‒ Sasso ‒ Neviano degli Arduini (PR)

GPS coordinates: 44.52614,10.28861

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:09