Santa Maria ad Cryptas, Romanesque church in Fossa, Italy
The Santa Maria ad Cryptas features a Gothic pointed portal topped by a rectangular window, with two pillars displaying rosettes and floral motifs.
The church originated as a Roman-Byzantine temple in the 10th century, later receiving Gothic-Cistercian additions by Benedictine craftsmen in the 14th century.
The interior walls showcase two distinct fresco cycles, with the first created by the Cassinese-Byzantine school and the second by Tuscan artists.
The church stands one kilometer from Fossa's center, 12 kilometers east of L'Aquila, and reopened in 2019 following restoration after the 2009 earthquake.
The church calendar frescoes depict medieval agricultural activities for each month, providing documentation of historical farming practices in the region.
Location: Fossa, Abruzzo
Architectural style: Romanesque art
Address: Largo San Pietro SNC, 67025
GPS coordinates: 42.30190,13.48390
Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:29
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