Sant'Antonio alla Motta, Baroque church building in Varese, Italy.
The Sant'Antonio alla Motta church stands in Piazza della Motta with a dome, bell tower and decorative baroque architectural features throughout its structure.
Giuseppe Bernascone designed the church in 1593, expanding an existing chapel that belonged to the civic Brotherhood of Saint Anthony since medieval times.
The interior walls display extensive paintings by Giuseppe Baroffio and Giovanni Battista Ronchelli, combining baroque and rococo artistic styles from the 17th century.
The church floor slopes from the apse toward the portal, with parts of the original lighter-colored pavement still visible to visitors today.
Every January 16th, the church hosts a large votive bonfire celebration, connected to traditional protective rituals against diseases and ancient worship practices.
Location: Varese
Inception: 1593
Architects: Giuseppe Bernascone
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Website: http://basvit.it/storia/santantonio.html
GPS coordinates: 45.81570,8.82500
Latest update: March 10, 2025 11:06
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