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Church of Sant'Antonio (Castelsantangelo sul Nera)

Church of Sant'Antonio (Castelsantangelo sul Nera)

Type
Church
Municipality
Castelsantangelo sul Nera (MC)

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The Church of Sant'Antonio (Chiesa di Sant'Antonio) in Castelsantangelo sul Nera, also known as the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate, is in Macchie, a hamlet of the municipality in the province of Macerata. It dates from the 14th century, has a Romanesque layout and stands at the entrance to the village, on Via San Giovanni. Inside it has a double-pitched wooden ceiling and, behind the altar, a fresco showing the saint surrounded by animals, with a glimpse of the village in the background.

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History of the Church of Sant'Antonio

The church dates from the 14th century and is older than the church of San Giovanni, also in Macchie. In the 20th century it was damaged by a fire. It remained closed for many years and was reopened after the restoration of its interior frescoes.

Like many villages of the Umbria-Marche Apennines, Macchie was hit hard by the 2016-2017 earthquakes, which destroyed most of the buildings in the village. The Church of Sant'Antonio also suffered partial collapses.

What to see in the Church of Sant'Antonio

The interior is covered by a double-pitched wooden ceiling and divided in two by a round arch. The most recognizable detail is the fresco behind the altar: it shows Saint Anthony surrounded by animals and, in the background, a corner of Macchie.

How to visit the Church of Sant'Antonio

The church is at the entrance to the village, so it is the first religious building you come to on arriving in Macchie. After the 2016 earthquake many historic buildings in the Park's municipalities were damaged, and in some areas access was banned for a long time. The Church of Sant'Antonio also suffered partial collapses: before visiting, it is best to check whether it is open.

Where the Church of Sant'Antonio is

The church stands in Macchie, on Via San Giovanni, in the municipality of Castelsantangelo sul Nera. The village lies at 1,078 m above sea level, in the Sibillini National Park in the Sibillini Mountains.

Around the Church of Sant'Antonio

Macchie also has the church of San Giovanni, at the end of Via San Giovanni, at the opposite end of the village from Sant'Antonio. About a hundred meters below the village is the Madonnella, a chapel dedicated to the Virgin, restored and reconsecrated in August 2007.

Several trails start from the village. One of them leads to the waterfall known as Lu Pisciaturu. Below Macchie opens the Vallinfante valley. Other places of worship in the area are on the page about the churches of the Sibillini Mountains.

Frequently asked questions

Are the Church of Sant'Antonio and the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate in Macchie the same church?

Yes. The church is in Macchie, a hamlet of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, and it appears under both names. Its full name is Church of Sant'Antonio Abate. It stands at the entrance to the village, on Via San Giovanni.

How old is the Church of Sant'Antonio in Macchie?

The church dates from the 14th century and is Romanesque in style. It is older than the church of San Giovanni, also in Macchie. In the 20th century it was damaged by a fire and, after a long closure, reopened following the restoration of its frescoes; it later suffered partial collapses in the 2016 earthquake.

What does the fresco behind the altar show?

The fresco behind the altar shows Saint Anthony surrounded by animals. In the background is a glimpse of the village of Macchie. The interior, with its double-pitched wooden ceiling, is divided in two by a round arch.

What else can you see in Macchie besides the church?

Macchie has the church of San Giovanni, at the end of Via San Giovanni. About a hundred meters below the village is the Madonnella chapel. Trails start from the village, one of which leads to the Lu Pisciaturu waterfall.

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