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Church of San Marco (Visso)

Church of San Marco (Visso)

Type
Ruins or archaeological site
Municipality
Visso (MC)

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

The Church of San Marco (Chiesa di San Marco) in Visso is a ruined religious building in the locality of Orvano, in the municipality of Visso (province of Macerata, Marche). It dates back to the 14th century and stands above the village. It is reached on foot along a short stretch of mule track. Of the original structures, the apse, an arch beside the presbytery and the Gothic-style entrance portal remain. The property belongs to a Catholic religious body.

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History of the Church of San Marco in Visso

The church was built in the 14th century by local craftsmen. It was a subsidiary place of worship and stood above the village of Orvano. Orvano once depended on the municipality of Norcia, and its churches answered to the pieve of Fematre.

What to see at the Church of San Marco

The ruins are still easy to recognize. Of the apse, the jambs of the arch in squared stone are visible. To the left of the presbytery the arch has remained intact. The Gothic-style entrance portal also survives. The building follows the canonical orientation, with the apse facing east.

Visiting the Church of San Marco in Visso

This is an open-air ruin, so a visit means reaching the site and looking at the remaining structures. From the village of Orvano a short stretch of mule track leads up to it. Footwear suitable for a trail is advisable, and it is worth checking the weather before setting out.

Where the Church of San Marco is located

The church is in the locality of Orvano, a hamlet of the municipality of Visso. Orvano is in the Valnerina, above Molini di Visso. The ruins are just above the village.

Around the Church of San Marco

Along the municipal road linking Croce to Orvano stands the church of Santo Stefano, built in the 14th century. Other historic and archaeological places of the area are on the page about archaeological sites in the Sibillini.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Church of San Marco in Visso still exist?

It exists as a ruin. Still recognizable are the apse, with the jambs of the arch in squared stone, the arch to the left of the presbytery, still intact, and the Gothic-style entrance portal. The building is not complete, but its plan and orientation can still be read.

How do you get to the ruins of the Church of San Marco in Orvano?

The ruins stand above the village of Orvano, in the municipality of Visso. From the village, a short stretch of mule track leads on foot to the remains of the church. Suitable shoes are advisable, and it is worth checking the weather before walking up.

How old is the Church of San Marco in Visso?

The church dates from the 14th century and is the work of local craftsmen. It was built above Orvano, which then belonged to the municipality of Norcia. The churches of Orvano depended on the pieve of Fematre. The entrance portal is Gothic in style.

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