San Lorenzo, Spello, Religious building in Spello, Italy.

San Lorenzo stands on Via Garibaldi in Spello. Its facade mixes a Romanesque core, with a trifora window, a band of white and red lozenges and a walled-up rose window, with a Renaissance upper section added in 1540 that carries three rose windows and a marble portal. Inside, three naves on large pillars end in a semicircular apse under a wooden baldachin modelled on Bernini's.

The church was built after the siege of Spello in 1120 on the foundations of an earlier temple. Pope Gregory IX reconsecrated the building in 1228, establishing its importance in the region.

The church is named after Saint Lawrence and its stone facade shapes the center of Spello. Visitors can experience the local religious traditions that still define how people use this space today.

The church is regularly open for visitors who want to see the architectural features and religious artwork. Wear comfortable shoes since access is through the cobblestone streets of the town center.

In 1438 San Bernardino of Siena chose this location to share his religious messages with the local population. This event made it a notable place in the spiritual history of the town.