Vitorchiano. Church of St Anthony the Abbot

The church of St Anthony the Abbot is located in the historic center and was founded in 1406 before being entrusted to the "Confraternita of Misericordy" in 1568. The simple facade is enriched by a door and a central rose window.

The interior has a unique quadrilateral-shaped environment, the walls are frescoed and is enriched by a statue of the saint, some votive offerings and a series of sculpted and painted pulpits (including that of St. Michael the Archangel).

Today it is the seat of the Confraternities of Vitorchiano and houses the "Christs" in painted wood of the seventeenth century which are carried in procession on the most important religious celebrations.


Written by:
Claudia Bettiol

Engineeer, futurist, joint founder of Energitismo and founder of Discoverplaces. Consultant for the development and promotion of the Touristic Development of Territories specialising in...

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