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Church of San Giacomo (Visso)

Church of San Giacomo (Visso)

Type
Church
Municipality
Visso (MC)

Source: site database, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

The Church of San Giacomo (Chiesa di San Giacomo) in Visso stands in the hamlet of Orvano and is a Catholic place of worship. After the earthquake of August 24, 2016 and the following tremors, emergency work was carried out to make the church safe, documented in a 2018 work site. For this reason it is worth checking accessibility before driving to Orvano.

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History of the Church of San Giacomo

The church stands in Orvano, a hamlet whose past is linked to Norcia. Orvano belonged to the municipality of Norcia, and its churches depended on the pieve (parish church) of Fematre. Orvano, like other hamlets once annexed to Norcia, later passed to Visso.

How to visit the Church of San Giacomo

After the 2016 earthquake the building needed safety work, so entry cannot be taken for granted. Before setting out, it is advisable to ask the Comune di Visso (town hall) or the Park authority whether the church can be seen, at least from the outside.

Where the Church of San Giacomo is located

The church is in Orvano, a hamlet of the municipality of Visso, in the province of Macerata. Visso is part of the national park of the Sibillini Mountains, hosts its administrative headquarters and lies in the upper valley of the Nera river.

Around the Church of San Giacomo in Visso

The same hamlet has the remains of another church, San Marco. It was built above the village of Orvano and is reached by a short stretch of mule track. The apse, the arch to the left of the presbytery and the Gothic-style entrance portal can still be made out among the ruins. The cultural heritage catalog record dates it between 1300 and 1399.

Other churches in the area are gathered on the page churches of the Sibillini Mountains.

Frequently asked questions

Where in Visso is the Church of San Giacomo?

The Church of San Giacomo is in Orvano, a hamlet of the municipality of Visso, in the province of Macerata, in Le Marche. It should not be confused with other buildings of the same name in the area, so it is best to always specify Orvano when looking up directions.

Was the Church of San Giacomo in Orvano hit by the 2016 earthquake?

Emergency work to make the Church of San Giacomo in Orvano safe was carried out after the earthquake of August 24, 2016 and the following tremors. The work site dates from 2018. Before a visit, it is best to check the current condition of the building.

Has Orvano always been part of the municipality of Visso?

Orvano was once annexed to the municipality of Norcia and later passed to Visso, together with other hamlets such as Croce, Fematre, Riofreddo, Rasenna and Mevale. Today Orvano belongs to the municipality of Visso, in the province of Macerata.

What is there to see near the Church of San Giacomo in Orvano?

Above the village of Orvano are the ruins of the old Church of San Marco in Visso, reached by a short stretch of mule track. The apse and the Gothic-style entrance portal can still be made out. They are the remains of a medieval building.

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