Chiesa di Sant'Andrea Apostolo, Romanesque church in Cerreto d'Asti, Italy.
The Chiesa di Sant'Andrea Apostolo is a Romanesque church positioned on a small hill with a rectangular interior space and a facade built from exposed brick. The portals alternate between sandstone and terracotta materials, creating a textured front that marks the entrance.
The church first appears in historical records from 1008, indicating it developed alongside the village of Cerreto d'Asti. Over the following centuries the building underwent major modifications that transformed its original appearance and function.
The interior features an eighteenth-century altar made by local craftsmen that shows the artistic skills of the region. This work demonstrates how religious spaces held not just spiritual importance but also displayed the finest craftsmanship available.
The church sits in the Casaglio district along the road to Passerano, making it accessible via local roads. You can reach out to the municipality office to confirm visiting details before making the trip.
In the 1740s the entire structure was rotated 180 degrees so the entrance faced north and the presbytery faced south. About two decades later a bell tower was added that worked with this new orientation.
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