Pieve of Saint Syrus

The church stands on a ridge at 410 meters altitude, featuring a three-apse layout with a sanctuary and two side aisles divided by stone columns.

The construction of the current structure began in 1001, incorporating elements from a previous Roman building and featuring pre-Romanesque architectural details in its crypt.

The Pieve served as one of the primary religious centers in Val Camonica, maintaining its role as a territorial church with baptismal rights throughout centuries.

Visitors can access the church through a stone staircase built in the 1930s, which leads to the main entrance decorated with architectural ornaments.

The church preserves a large baptismal font crafted from a repurposed Roman or early medieval wine press, demonstrating the adaptation of ancient materials.

Location: Capo di Ponte

Inception: 11 century

Address: Starada consorziale della pieve

GPS coordinates: 46.03148,10.34123

Latest update: March 16, 2025 04:36