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Church of Sant'Andrea (Visso)

Church of Sant'Andrea (Visso)

Type
Church
Municipality
Visso (MC)

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

The Church of Sant'Andrea (Chiesa di Sant'Andrea) in Visso is in Villa Sant'Antonio, a locality in the municipality of Visso, in the province of Macerata. It is a Catholic church subsidiary to the parish of Santi Andrea e Bartolomeo, in the Archdiocese of Camerino-San Severino Marche. The building dates from a period between 1200 and 1393 and suffered earthquake damage between 2016 and 2018.

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History of the Church of Sant'Andrea

The construction of the Church of Sant'Andrea is placed between 1200 and 1393. A restoration, including a new roof, is documented between 1984 and 1997.

Between 2016 and 2018 the building suffered earthquake damage, linked to the long sequence of tremors that struck the Visso area.

How to visit the Church of Sant'Andrea

After the earthquake damage, it cannot be taken for granted that the church is open to visitors. Before traveling to Villa Sant'Antonio, it is best to ask the parish of Santi Andrea e Bartolomeo or the Comune (town hall) of Visso whether access is possible.

Where the Church of Sant'Andrea is

The church is in Villa Sant'Antonio, a hamlet of the municipality of Visso, in the province of Macerata. It belongs to the territory of the parish of Santi Andrea e Bartolomeo.

Around the Church of Sant'Andrea

Villa Sant'Antonio was also home to the parish church of Sant'Antonio Abate, which shares its dedication with the hamlet. It collapsed in October 2016 after the earthquake tremors.

In Visso stands the 14th-century church of Sant'Agostino, which housed the Museo civico diocesano, closed after the earthquake. The museum also held paintings by Paolo da Visso, now mostly in storage. Other churches in the area are gathered on the page about the churches of the Sibillini Mountains.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Church of Sant'Andrea in Visso open to the public?

The building suffered earthquake damage between 2016 and 2018, so a visit is not guaranteed. Before going to Villa Sant'Antonio, it is best to contact the parish of Santi Andrea e Bartolomeo or the Comune of Visso to find out whether it is accessible.

Which parish does the Church of Sant'Andrea in Visso belong to?

The Church of Sant'Andrea is subsidiary to the parish of Santi Andrea e Bartolomeo, based in Villa Sant'Antonio, in the municipality of Visso. The parish is part of the Archdiocese of Camerino-San Severino Marche. Other churches in the area also fall within the same parish territory.

When was the Church of Sant'Andrea in Villa Sant'Antonio built?

Its construction is dated between 1200 and 1393, with no precise year. A restoration with a new roof is documented between 1984 and 1997. After the earthquake, damage to the whole building was recorded between 2016 and 2018.

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