San Lorenzo in Doliolo

San Lorenzo in Doliolo is a medieval parish church in San Severino Marche featuring a nave with a pointed Romanesque portal entrance and a stone bell tower with brick mullioned windows. The building combines simple stone walls with architectural details characteristic of medieval Italian religious structures.

The church was founded in the 8th or 9th century as a Benedictine monastery outside the castle walls. It expanded in the 11th and 12th centuries as monastic communities grew and religious practices evolved.

The crypt contains frescoes from the 14th century painted by Lorenzo and Jacopo Salimbeni, showing religious scenes and moments from Christian tradition. These paintings reflect how local artists expressed their faith through detailed religious imagery.

The church is located at Via Salimbeni 71 in San Severino Marche and welcomes visitors during its regular religious service times. Visiting during quieter hours allows you to explore the interior and crypt without interruption.

The name Doliolo comes from medieval times when monks distributed small containers during religious ceremonies. This practice became so connected to the site that it gave the place its lasting identity.