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"Santissimo Crocifisso" Cemetery Chapel

"Santissimo Crocifisso" Cemetery Chapel

Type
Church
Municipality
Ascoli Piceno (AP)

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

The "Santissimo Crocifisso" Cemetery Chapel (Cappella Cimiteriale "Santissimo Crocifisso") in Ascoli Piceno is a 19th-century religious building. Together with the mortuary, it is part of the city's monumental cemetery. The national catalog places it within the local 19th-century cultural context and classifies it as an architectural asset owned by a local authority. It is a protected Italian cultural asset.

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History of the "Santissimo Crocifisso" Cemetery Chapel

The chapel dates from the 19th century. It belongs to the local 19th-century cultural context. It is part of the monumental cemetery complex, which can be dated to around the 19th century. Its protection is the responsibility of the Soprintendenza Archeologia, belle arti e paesaggio (the heritage authority) for the provinces of Ascoli Piceno, Fermo and Macerata.

What to see in the "Santissimo Crocifisso" Cemetery Chapel

The chapel is one of the two cataloged components of the monumental cemetery. The other is the mortuary. The setting is a cemetery with a Neoclassical character: the complex has an entrance colonnade and a portico on pillars at the far end. It is laid out on terraces at different levels, linked by flights of steps.

The chapel should not be confused with the Church of Santissimo Crocifisso dell'Icona in Ascoli Piceno, a different building in the city. That church holds a much-venerated wooden crucifix.

How to visit the "Santissimo Crocifisso" Cemetery Chapel

The chapel is inside the monumental cemetery, owned by the Comune di Ascoli Piceno (the city). Since it is a burial place still in use, respectful behavior is expected. It is best to check opening hours before going.

Where the "Santissimo Crocifisso" Cemetery Chapel is

The chapel is in Ascoli Piceno, in Le Marche, inside the city's monumental cemetery.

Near the "Santissimo Crocifisso" Cemetery Chapel in Ascoli Piceno

For other stops in the city, the page things to do in Ascoli Piceno collects churches, monuments and places of interest.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Santissimo Crocifisso cemetery chapel in the Ascoli Piceno cemetery?

Yes. It is cataloged as a component of the monumental cemetery of Ascoli Piceno. The cemetery also includes the mortuary. The chapel is therefore not a standalone building but part of the city's cemetery complex.

How old is the Santissimo Crocifisso cemetery chapel?

The chapel is dated to the 19th century. The national catalog places it within the local 19th-century context.

Who owns the chapel and who is responsible for its protection?

The national catalog indicates ownership by a local authority. The monumental cemetery it belongs to is owned by the Comune di Ascoli Piceno. Its protection is the responsibility of the Soprintendenza Archeologia, belle arti e paesaggio for the provinces of Ascoli Piceno, Fermo and Macerata.

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