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Church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo (Ascoli Piceno)

Church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo (Ascoli Piceno)

Type
Church
Address
Corso Giuseppe MazziniAscoli Piceno (AP)
Phone
0736264514
Email
as-ap@beniculturali.it
Website
comune.ap.it

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

The Church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo (Chiesa di Sant'Andrea Apostolo) in Ascoli Piceno is a 13th-century Romanesque building. Today it is deconsecrated and belongs to the municipality. The small apse and the bell tower survive from the original building. Visitors find a portal with a 14th-century high relief and, inside, frescoes from the 13th and 14th centuries.

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History of the Church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo

The church dates from the 13th century and has a Romanesque layout. Over time it has been transformed in both its spaces and its use. Services have not been held here for a long time. It is remembered as one of the churches of the former monastery of the Augustinian nuns, together with Santa Maria del Buon Consiglio.

What to see in the Church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo

The first feature to look at is the left side. It was originally frescoed and today has a portal with a lunette decorated by a high relief. The high relief, in polychrome stone from the 14th century, depicts the Madonna Enthroned with Child and Saints.

The interior has a single nave with a timber truss roof. On the left wall are frescoes from the late 13th century, including the Martyrdom of Sant'Andrea. Other frescoes date from the second half of the 14th century and are partly linked to the Maestro d'Offida. Among them is one of the oldest images of Sant'Emidio.

Visiting the Church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo

The church is no longer used for services, so access to the interior is not guaranteed at all times: it is worth checking before visiting. In the past it was among the monuments opened during a FAI Spring Day (Giornata FAI di Primavera). That initiative, organized with the Marche Region, opens places that are usually hard to access.

Where the Church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo is

The church stands in Ascoli Piceno. The city, in the Marche region, has a historic center built of travertine. The exact address is in the information box.

Around the Church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo

To continue exploring the city, the page on things to do in Ascoli Piceno gathers the other places of interest. Those who want to learn more about the cult of Sant'Emidio, depicted in the church's frescoes, can visit the Cathedral of Sant'Emidio, dedicated to the saint.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo in Ascoli Piceno still used for religious services?

No. The church is deconsecrated and owned by the municipality. Services have not been held here for a long time. For this reason access to the interior is not always guaranteed, and before going it is worth checking the opening arrangements.

How old is the Church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo and what remains of the original building?

The church is Romanesque and dates from the 13th century. It has been transformed over time, but the small apse and the bell tower survive from the original building. The high relief in the lunette of the portal on the left side, by contrast, dates from the 14th century.

Which frescoes are preserved inside the Church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo?

On the left wall are frescoes from the late 13th century, including the Martyrdom of Sant'Andrea. Other frescoes date from the second half of the 14th century and are partly linked to the Maestro d'Offida. Among them is one of the oldest images of Sant'Emidio.

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