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Church of Santo Spirito in Castelsantangelo sul Nera

Church of Santo Spirito in Castelsantangelo sul Nera
Photo: Diego Baglieri / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Church of Santo Spirito in Castelsantangelo sul Nera

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Castelsantangelo sul NeraCastelsantangelo sul Nera (MC)

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The Church of Santo Spirito (Chiesa di Santo Spirito) is one of the four places of worship in Castelsantangelo sul Nera, in the province of Macerata, in the Marche region. It is recognized as an Italian cultural heritage site and is a Catholic church. The village lies where the Nera river and the Valnerina begin, within the national park of the Sibillini Mountains.

The 2016 earthquake left a deep mark on these places. The municipality was the epicenter of the magnitude 5.4 and 5.9 tremors of October 26 and of the magnitude 6.5 tremor of October 30, 2016, which almost destroyed the village. The Church of Santo Spirito was also damaged: its bell tower collapsed.

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Visiting the Church of Santo Spirito

Since the 2016 earthquake the artistic heritage of Castelsantangelo sul Nera can only partly be visited, and several churches in the village have been shored up or damaged. Before setting off, it is best to ask the Comune (town hall) about access to the village and its places of worship. To compare other places of worship in the area, there is the page dedicated to the churches of the Sibillini Mountains.

Where the Church of Santo Spirito is located

The church is in the center of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, a municipality in the province of Macerata, in the Marche region. The village lies at an elevation of about 730 m.

Around the Church of Santo Spirito in Castelsantangelo sul Nera

The same village has three other churches: San Sebastiano, San Martino dei Gualdesi and Santo Stefano. The last has a Romanesque portal and a 14th-century stone baptismal font. The monastery of San Liberatore also deserves attention: since the earthquake, it is best to check whether it is open before visiting.

The springs of the Nera river rise within the municipality. In Vallinfante, at 902 m, a new fresco came to light after the earthquake. For hikers there are trails toward Pian Piccolo and Pian Perduto, while at 1850 m there is the Monte Prata ski area, whose lifts stayed closed in the 2025-2026 winter because of construction work.

Frequently asked questions

Was the Church of Santo Spirito in Castelsantangelo sul Nera damaged by the earthquake?

Yes. After the 2016 earthquake, whose epicenter was in the municipality of Castelsantangelo sul Nera itself, the church's bell tower collapsed. The village was almost completely destroyed, and its artistic heritage can today only partly be visited.

How many churches are there in Castelsantangelo sul Nera?

The village has four churches: Santo Spirito, San Sebastiano, San Martino dei Gualdesi and Santo Stefano. The last is known for its Romanesque portal and its 14th-century stone baptismal font. The village's territory also includes the monastery of San Liberatore.

What can be seen near the Church of Santo Spirito?

Nearby are the springs of the Nera river and the monastery of San Liberatore. Nature lovers can walk toward Pian Piccolo and Pian Perduto. The Monte Prata ski area, at 1850 m, stayed closed in the 2025-2026 winter because of construction work.

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