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Church of San Michele Arcangelo (Pieve Torina)

Church of San Michele Arcangelo (Pieve Torina)
Photo: Gianfranco Scagnetti / CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Church of San Michele Arcangelo (Pieve Torina)

Type
Church
Municipality
Pieve Torina (MC)

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

The Church of San Michele Arcangelo (Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo) in Pieve Torina stands in the hamlet of Torricchio, in this municipality of the Marche region in the province of Macerata. It is a subsidiary Catholic church, that is, a place of worship linked to a larger parish: it falls within the territory of the parish of Santi Pietro e Oreste.

Torricchio is an area known for its medieval castle and for the Riserva naturale Montagna di Torricchio, a nature reserve. A visit to the church can therefore be combined with a stop in the village and its surroundings.

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Visiting the Church of San Michele Arcangelo in Pieve Torina

The Pieve Torina area was struck by the 2016 earthquake, so it is worth checking on accessibility before setting out. Since this is a subsidiary church, the point of reference is the parish it belongs to.

Where the Church of San Michele Arcangelo is located

The church is in the locality of Torricchio, a hamlet of Pieve Torina, in the province of Macerata. To avoid confusion, it is worth making sure to head specifically to Torricchio.

Around the Church of San Michele Arcangelo

Torricchio is famous for its medieval castle dating back to the 13th century. The castle has kept its original layout, with imposing walls, and inside it stands the church of Santa Caterina. The walls were damaged by the 2016 earthquake, and a specific project has been launched to restore them. The area is also known for the Riserva naturale Montagna di Torricchio.

Other churches of the municipality are described on the pages dedicated to the Church of Santi Pietro e Paolo in Pieve Torina and the Church of Santi Cosma e Damiano, Pieve Torina. An overview is on the page about churches in the Sibillini Mountains.

Frequently asked questions

In which hamlet of Pieve Torina is this church located?

The Church of San Michele Arcangelo is in Torricchio, a hamlet of the municipality of Pieve Torina, in the province of Macerata. When looking for this building, it is always best to specify the locality of Torricchio.

Which parish does the Church of San Michele Arcangelo in Torricchio depend on?

The church is classified as subsidiary and falls within the territory of the parish of Santi Pietro e Oreste. For information on access and services, the parish is therefore the point of reference, not least because the Pieve Torina area was struck by the 2016 earthquake.

What else is there to see in Torricchio besides the church?

Torricchio is known for its 13th-century medieval castle, which keeps its original layout with mighty walls and the church of Santa Caterina. The area also includes the Riserva naturale Montagna di Torricchio. The walls were damaged by the 2016 earthquake and are the subject of a restoration project.

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