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Church of San Michele Arcangelo
(churches, baptisteries a Gaggio Montano)40040 Rocca Pitigliana BO
Getting here: The church can easily be reached from the village; there is a parking area for cars and the building is partially accessible to disabled.
The parish of Rocca Pitigliana lies on a rocky hill.
The parish of Rocca Pitigliana lies on a rocky hill. First mentioned in 1235, it was destroyed by a landslide or other unknown causes and then rebuilt in a different location in 1502. In 1695 it was rebuilt and the following year the bell tower was added. The interior has one aisle with chapels on the sides and two entrances, of which one near the apse; this houses a painting ascribed to the school of Guido Reni and depicting San Michele. -
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Information by Redazione dell'Appennino Bolognese
Last update: 28/01/15 (NewsID: 5460)
