Church of San Giovanni Evangelista (Monte Cavallo)

History of the Church of San Giovanni Evangelista

The building dates from the 14th century. Cerreto was hit by the earthquake and the church suffered structural damage, but on the whole it held up well.

What to see in the Church of San Giovanni Evangelista

The bell gable has no bells. A house was built against the facade. On the outside, a blocked single-light window and a window with a small column remain. Inside is the Crucifixion and Madonna by A. De Magistris, a work also listed among the artistic attractions of the Monte Cavallo area.

How to visit the Church of San Giovanni Evangelista

After the damage it suffered, access to the interior cannot be taken for granted. Before driving to Cerreto, it is advisable to ask the Comune di Monte Cavallo (town hall) to confirm accessibility, because the situation may have changed.

Where the Church of San Giovanni Evangelista is located

The church stands in the locality of Cerreto, in the municipality of Monte Cavallo, in the province of Macerata. The municipality is made up of scattered settlements, with its administrative seat at Piè del Sasso, at the mouth of a narrow gorge between rocky peaks.

Around the Church of San Giovanni Evangelista in Monte Cavallo

The historic center of Monte Cavallo has a medieval look, with the bell tower of the parish church and the remains of the tower. Not far away stands the Santuario di Macereto, a religious complex considered one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture in Le Marche.

There are other churches in the municipal territory: San Michele Arcangelo at Pian della Noce, San Benedetto, and San Nicolò at Valcaldara. The latter holds a 14th-century cross and a 15th-century fresco of St. Sebastian. To extend the itinerary, the list of churches of the Sibillini Mountains suggests other places of worship in the area. The mountain landscape also includes tall-trunk forests, such as the Bosco delle Pianotte.