Church of Santa Maria di Cartiganano

The Santa Maria di Cartignano church features three naves, a single apse, and a plain façade topped with a bell gable and rose window.

The structure became a Benedictine monastery at the end of the 11th century under Montecassino supervision and maintained this role until the 14th century.

Most interior frescoes now reside in the National Museum of L'Aquila, with only fragments remaining on the walls, including a Christ figure in the apse.

The church stands along a paved road that accommodates large vehicles, with no electrical or water facilities available at the location.

Roman architectural fragments appear integrated into the exterior walls, revealing the practice of material reuse in medieval construction.

Location: Bussi sul Tirino

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Address: Ss. 17-bis, - Bussi sul Tirino 30125

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GPS coordinates: 42.21599,13.81823

Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:02