San Martino Sanctuary, Neoclassical church and national heritage in Cinisello Balsamo, Italy.
Description
The San Martino Sanctuary is a neoclassical church in Cinisello Balsamo with a Latin cross floor plan, three naves, and a striking facade. The bell tower rises about 60 meters high and was completed in 1856.
History
The current sanctuary was built in 1911 and replaced an older religious building from the 13th century that served the Balsamese community within the Ambrosian archdiocese. This rebuilding marks a key moment in the place's religious story.
Culture
The interior displays frescoes by Carlo Farina from 1892 that show scenes from the evangelists' lives and religious themes across its walls. These paintings shape the character of the sanctuary and tell biblical stories to all who visit.
Practical
The church stands at the intersection of Via San Saturnino and Via San Martino, making it easy to locate. Regular services follow the Ambrosian Rite calendar and are open to visitors.
Did you know?
The bell tower kept its original bells during World War II when local clergy protected them from military seizure. These bells ring out over the city still today, carrying sounds from before the modern upheavals.
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