Church of Sant'Ilario (Pieve Torina)

History of the Church of Sant'Ilario

The church's history is bound up with that of the village where it stands. Torricchio is a fortified village on a hill above the upper Chienti valley, in the Sibillini National Park in the Sibillini Mountains. In the Middle Ages it was counted among the fortresses of Camerino. Camerino can be seen directly from here, and in the past the two communicated with light signals in case of alarm. Torricchio was once the main center of power in the valley, and several hamlets depended on its Comune.

The village, hit hard by the earthquake, was later saved by restoration and consolidation work.

How to visit the Church of Sant'Ilario

Since it is a subsidiary church, it may not be open regularly. Before going, it is best to ask about access and check the weather. A visit combines well with a walk around the village of Torricchio.

Where the Church of Sant'Ilario is

The Church of Sant'Ilario is at Colle di Torricchio, a locality in the municipality of Pieve Torina, in the Marche region. As the crow flies, Colle di Torricchio is just over 5 km from the center of Pieve Torina. The road route is longer than that.

Around the Church of Sant'Ilario

The upper part of the Torricchio hill is dominated by the bell tower and the small Chiesa di Santa Caterina. Torricchio's sacred buildings also include the Church of San Michele Arcangelo in Pieve Torina. From the village walls the view stretches from the summit of Monte Bove to Camerino. Torricchio is also known for the nature reserve of the same name.

Other churches in the municipality are described on the pages about the Church of Santi Pietro e Paolo (Pieve Torina) and the Church of Santi Cosma e Damiano (Pieve Torina). A wider overview is on the page about the churches of the Sibillini Mountains.