San Rocco, Italian national heritage church building in Via Broseta, Bergamo, Italy.
San Rocco is a church building in Bergamo with a rectangular structure and white stone walls. Inside, visitors find religious artworks and sculptures created across several centuries.
Built between 1481 and 1520 by the inhabitants of borgo San Leonardo to fulfil a vow to Saints Rocco and Sebastian during a plague, the church was remodelled in 1630-1650 and again in the 18th century. A barrel vault replaced the wooden roof in 1630, the dome was added in 1759, and two clocks were placed on the facade in 1713.
The church is dedicated to Saint Rocco, a saint venerated in local religious life as a protector. The dedication reflects the spiritual importance this place held for believers in Bergamo.
The church is open to the public, and visitors should check regular opening hours before arriving. For specific access arrangements, the parish office on Via Broseta can provide information.
The two clocks on the facade were installed in 1713 by the district's mayors. The right one, still working, shows the twelve hours and the days of the month; the left one showed the days of the week, the months and the twelve hours. They regulated the irrigation shifts of the many vegetable gardens in the district.
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