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Church of San Mauro (Valfornace)

Church of San Mauro (Valfornace)

Type
Church
Municipality
Valfornace (MC)

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The Church of San Mauro (Chiesa di San Mauro) is a Catholic place of worship in Valfornace, in the locality of Villarella. It is also known as the chiesa della Villarella (church of Villarella). It dates back to the late 17th century.

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History of the Church of San Mauro in Valfornace

The Church of San Mauro, also called the church of Villarella, dates back to the late 17th century.

Where the Church of San Mauro is located

The church stands in Villarella, a locality in the municipality of Valfornace. In church terms, Villarella falls within the parish of San Giusto, which is based in San Maroto.

Around the Church of San Mauro

In the hamlet of San Maroto stands the church of San Giusto. It is a Romanesque stone church, built between the 11th and 12th centuries. It has a circular plan with four apses and is covered by a dome built without centering.

Other sacred buildings can also be visited in the Valfornace area, such as the Church of Rosario in Valfornace and the Church of Santissimo Crocifisso, Valfornace. A wider overview of the places of worship in the area is on the page dedicated to churches in the Sibillini Mountains.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Church of San Mauro the same as the church of Villarella?

Yes, the Church of San Mauro is also known as the church of Villarella. It stands in Valfornace, in the locality of Villarella, and is a Catholic place of worship. It dates back to the late 17th century. The Villarella area is part of the parish of San Giusto, in San Maroto.

How old is the Church of San Mauro in Valfornace?

The Church of San Mauro dates back to the late 17th century. It is also called the church of Villarella, after the locality of Valfornace where it stands. For an older building in the same area, there is the church of San Giusto in San Maroto, built between the 11th and 12th centuries.

Which parish does the locality of Villarella belong to?

The locality of Villarella, where the Church of San Mauro stands, falls within the parish of San Giusto, based in San Maroto, in the municipality of Valfornace. The hamlet of San Maroto is home to the Romanesque church of San Giusto.

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