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Church of San Luca (Camerino)

Church of San Luca (Camerino)

Type
Church
Municipality
Camerino (MC)

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

The Church of San Luca (Chiesa di San Luca) is a Catholic place of worship in the locality of San Luca, in the municipality of Camerino, in the province of Macerata. It is a protected cultural heritage site and a subsidiary church of the parish of San Marcello, in the diocese of Camerino-San Severino Marche. The 2016 earthquake badly damaged it, and this affects any plan to visit.

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History of the Church of San Luca

The church underwent various works during the 20th century. The bell tower was built in 1947. Between 1947 and 1969 the interior was redone. Between 1997 and 2000 the church was restored and the roof was rebuilt, and in 1999 structural work was carried out on the presbytery.

After the 2016 earthquakes the building was badly cracked. On May 2, 2017 strapping work began, with which the Vigili del Fuoco (fire brigade) consolidated the walls.

What to see at the Church of San Luca

From the outside, the bell tower built in 1947 is recognizable. The building is a hamlet church, tied to the community of San Luca and to the parish of San Marcello.

How to visit the Church of San Luca

After the earthquake damage and the 2017 consolidation work, it cannot be taken for granted that the church can be visited. Before planning the trip, it is advisable to ask the parish of San Marcello or the diocese for information.

Where the Church of San Luca is located

The church stands in the hamlet of San Luca, in the territory of the municipality of Camerino, in Le Marche. Visitors to the area can find other places of worship on the page churches of the Sibillini Mountains, including the Basilica of San Venanzio in Camerino.

Frequently asked questions

Was the Church of San Luca in Camerino damaged by the 2016 earthquake?

Yes. In May 2017 the Vigili del Fuoco began strapping work to consolidate the walls of the building, described as badly cracked by the earthquake. The church is in the hamlet of San Luca, in Camerino. It is best to ask for information before a visit.

Which parish does the Church of San Luca depend on?

The Church of San Luca is a subsidiary church of the parish of San Marcello, in the diocese of Camerino-San Severino Marche. It is in the locality of San Luca, in the municipality of Camerino, in the province of Macerata. It is a protected cultural heritage site and a Catholic place of worship.

When was the bell tower of the Church of San Luca built?

The bell tower was built in 1947. Between 1947 and 1969 the interior of the church was redone. Later, between 1997 and 2000, the church was restored and the roof rebuilt. In 1999 there was also structural work on the presbytery.

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