Sant'Agata Church, Medieval church in Guardabosone, Italy.
Sant'Agata Church is a parish church in Guardabosone, built from 1724 to 1785 to a design by the Turin brothers Biglia. Its northwest facade has a cross-vaulted portico with Tuscan columns and a triangular pediment above four Doric pilasters. A square stone bell tower 40.75 metres high stands beside it, and the single nave opens onto side chapels.
A church existed here by the 14th century, and Guardabosone became an independent parish in 1626, separating from Crevacuore. The first stone of the present church was laid in 1724 to a design by the Turin brothers Biglia, and the building was finished in 1785, incorporating the old parish church's columns into its portico. In 1822 the inhabitants lost the right of patronage, and the parish passed to free collation the following year.
The parish gained autonomy from Crevacuore in 1626, and the church keeps two statues of Saint Agatha and Saint Lucy, a 1735 painting of the Martyrdom of Saint Agatha, and a Glory of Saint Agatha fresco. A 1839 altarpiece of the Last Supper, possibly by Carlo Borsetti, hangs inside. The Via Crucis was restored in 1997.
The church sits on Piazza Sant'Agata in the village center and is easy to reach on foot while exploring the settlement. Visitors should check ahead for access times, as hours may vary depending on the season and local events.
The stone bell tower is attached to the parish church and reaches 40.75 metres, with a single opening on each side of its belfry. It is capped by a low roof resting on a drum.
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