Beata Vergine del Carmine e San Rocco, Gothic and Baroque church in Soragna, Italy
Beata Vergine del Carmine e San Rocco is a church in Soragna blending Gothic and Baroque styles, with a three-nave interior of white walls. Round arches support the space throughout, while polychrome marble decorations adorn nearly every surface, creating visual richness.
A marquis named Diofebo III Meli Lupi commissioned this church's construction in 1661 and entrusted its care to the Carmelite order. The building became a spiritual center for the town over the following centuries.
The name honors two holy figures: the Virgin of Mount Carmel and Saint Rocco, both venerated equally within these walls. Visitors see this devotion reflected in the decorations and artworks that fill the interior.
The church is located at Viale Giuseppe Verdi 18, near Rocca Meli Lupi park, and welcomes visitors during religious services and cultural hours throughout the year. Check local opening times before your visit if you want to explore the interior artwork and decorations at your own pace.
The main altar sculpture was created by artist Alvise da Cà in 1707, displaying marble figures in Baroque detail. The church also holds five paintings from the 1700s and a wooden choir loft specifically designed to frame an organ built by a renowned builder.
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