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Church of San Pietro (Castelsantangelo sul Nera)

Church of San Pietro (Castelsantangelo sul Nera)

Type
Church
Municipality
Castelsantangelo sul Nera (MC)

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

The Church of San Pietro (Chiesa di San Pietro) in Castelsantangelo sul Nera stands in Vallinfante, a hamlet of the municipality, within the Sibillini National Park in the Sibillini Mountains. The building has a single nave and dates back to the 17th century. It stands on a small square that leads into the area known as Le Paure and is protected as an Italian cultural heritage site.

Vallinfante is also the hamlet where the Nera river rises. The 2016 earthquake hit it hard, which matters for anyone planning a visit.

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History of the Church of San Pietro in Castelsantangelo sul Nera

The current building dates from the 17th century. Vallinfante had two parish churches, San Pietro and Santa Maria. After the 1730 earthquake, a survey assessed the restoration works needed for both, as shown by documents in the Archivio di Stato di Roma (State Archives of Rome).

The earthquake at the end of October 2016 almost destroyed Vallinfante. In February 2024 the safety works and rubble removal in the hamlet were nearing completion.

What to see in the Church of San Pietro

The interior has a single nave. The frescoes are few and small. More notable are the several wooden side altars, with twisted columns and fine paintings.

Visiting the Church of San Pietro

Since the 2016 earthquake, the artistic heritage of the municipality of Castelsantangelo sul Nera can only partly be visited. Before setting out, it is advisable to ask at the Comune (town hall) whether the Church of San Pietro is accessible.

Where the Church of San Pietro is located

The church is in Vallinfante, in a natural basin at the foot of Monte Prata, Monte delle Porche and Passo Cattivo. Two roads link the hamlet to Macchie and Gualdo, and a third links it to the village of Castelsantangelo sul Nera. The Nera river rises at Vallinfante, at 902 m above sea level.

Around the Church of San Pietro

Vallinfante is also home to the Church of Santa Maria in Castelsantangelo sul Nera, with a single nave and a 17th-century Baroque wooden altar. A third building, the church of the Madonna della Maina, is deconsecrated but has recently been restored.

From Castelsantangelo sul Nera a hiking trail leads toward Vallinfante and the springs of the Nera. For other places of worship in the area, see the page dedicated to churches in the Sibillini Mountains.

Frequently asked questions

Which century does the Church of San Pietro in Vallinfante date from?

The Church of San Pietro in Vallinfante dates back to the 17th century. It has a single nave and faces a small square that leads into the area called Le Paure. Inside are several wooden side altars with twisted columns, alongside a few small frescoes.

Was Vallinfante damaged by the 2016 earthquake?

Yes. The earthquake sequence at the end of October 2016 almost destroyed the hamlet of Vallinfante. In February 2024 the safety works and rubble removal were nearing completion. To find out whether the Church of San Pietro is accessible, it is best to ask the Comune.

Where does the Nera river rise?

The Nera river rises at Vallinfante, a hamlet of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, at 902 m above sea level. From Castelsantangelo a trail leads toward Vallinfante and the river's springs. Since the 2016 earthquake, it is worth checking the condition of the route in advance.

Nearby

Straight-line distances.