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Church of San Michele (Montemonaco)

Church of San Michele (Montemonaco)
Photo: The original uploader was Delasale at Italian Wikipedia. / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

The Church of San Michele (Chiesa di San Michele) stands about 1 km from Montemonaco, along the road to Amandola. It is a small 14th-century Romanesque church, with a pointed portal and a semicircular apse. It lies within the Sibillini National Park, in the Sibillini Mountains of the Marche.

Church of San Michele (Montemonaco)

Type
Church
Municipality
Montemonaco (AP)

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History of the Church of San Michele in Montemonaco

The Church of San Michele in Montemonaco dates back to the 14th century. It is dedicated to the Archangel Michael, as the name by which it is often remembered, San Michele Arcangelo, also indicates.

What to see in the Church of San Michele

The building is small and Romanesque in style. Its most admired feature is the pointed (ogival) portal. At the back stands the semicircular apse. Those interested in medieval architecture will find here a compact example that can also be appreciated well from outside.

Visiting the Church of San Michele in Montemonaco

It is worth checking on accessibility before setting out, for example with the Comune di Montemonaco (the town hall) or the local tourist offices. The church can be combined with a stop in the village, as it is about 1 km from the center. There is no set visiting season: the exterior does not depend on the time of year, but in the mountains it is wise to check the weather.

Where the Church of San Michele is located

The church is in the municipality of Montemonaco, in the province of Ascoli Piceno. From the village it is reached by following the road to Amandola for about 1 km. The building can be seen along the way.

Around the Church of San Michele

Montemonaco has other places of worship, including the churches of San Biagio, San Benedetto Abate and San Giovanni Battista in Montemonaco. The municipality is also home to the Casa Gioiosa Chapel in Montemonaco. To compare this church with other religious buildings in the area, see the page dedicated to churches in the Sibillini Mountains.

Frequently asked questions

How old is the Church of San Michele in Montemonaco?

The church dates back to the 14th century. It is a small building, Romanesque in style, dedicated to the Archangel Michael. It has a pointed portal and a semicircular apse, two features that define its architectural appearance and make it easy to recognize.

How far is the Church of San Michele from Montemonaco?

The church is about 1 km from Montemonaco, along the road leading to Amandola. The route starts from the village and follows this road, where the small Romanesque church comes into view.

What are the features of the Church of San Michele in Montemonaco?

The church is small and Romanesque in style. It has a pointed portal, considered of fine quality, and a semicircular apse at the back. It dates back to the 14th century and stands about 1 km from Montemonaco, on the road to Amandola.

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