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San Paolo Apostolo, Civitanova Marche

Coordinates: 43°18′57″N 13°40′51″E / 43.315900°N 13.680698°E / 43.315900; 13.680698
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San Paolo Apostolo is a Roman Catholic church located facing the Piazza della Libertà in the upper town of Civitanova Marche (Civitanova Alta), in the province of Macerata, region of Marche, Italy.

History

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The church was first erected in 1212, and made a collegiate church in 1592 by pope Clement VIII. In 1734–1753, the church was entirely rebuilt under designs of Pietro Loni; the former layout had the church transverse to the piazza. The sober brick facade has two bell towers.

The reconstruction razed the town clock and watch tower. The interior conserves a painting depicting the Nativity of the Virgin (15th century) by Andrea Briotti and a depiction of the Crucifixionby Durante Nobili. The organ is attributed to Antonio Callido. The baptismal font from the 15th century has part of a Roman capital linked to the martyrdom of St Marone.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Comune of Civitanova, Tourism entry on church.

43°18′57″N 13°40′51″E / 43.315900°N 13.680698°E / 43.315900; 13.680698