San Michele Arcangelo Church

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San Michele Arcangelo Church, Medieval church in Pegazzano district, La Spezia, Italy

The church features a single nave with two side altars from the 17th century and Gothic entrance arch made of sandstone blocks.

Built in 1348 as gratitude after the Black Death epidemic, the church contains a marble inscription from 1349 commemorating its construction.

The interior displays frescoes of the four evangelists, Saint Peter, and Saint Paul, along with a depiction of Saint Michael defeating the devil.

Located on Via XV Giugno 26 in La Spezia, the church stands on the slopes of Mount Santa Croce near ancient commercial routes.

Archaeological investigations by the University of Pisa discovered coins from a defunct Ligurian mint and various ceramic fragments beneath the structure.

Location: La Spezia

Inception: 1348

GPS coordinates: 44.10327,9.80471

Latest update: March 25, 2025 03:41

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