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It is a simple church,
which first was called "Fishermen’s church".
In the hall there is a shapeless marble statue which
represents Heracles. This statue is surmounted by a
pier for holy water.
It is also interesting the wooden pulpit built in
the fifteenth century. |
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Saint Restituta
Sanctuary
Piazza Santa Restituta, 10
Ph. +39.081.980538 |
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This
sanctuary was erected on an early Christian
basilica, built between the fourth and the fifth
century.
In 1036 on these ruins a new church was built. In
1300 it was modified and in 1700 it was renovated.
But in 1883 this church was destroyed by an
earthquake and then it was rebuilt. |
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Assumption of
Holy Mary Church
Piazza
Rosario |
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The
ancient church was destroyed in 1883 by an
earthquake, but now its ruins are next to the
present construction which was built in the second
half of 1600.
This church is famous for “The Angel Race”
performance. |
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Saint Rocco and
Pio Monte di Sant'Anna
Quarter Church
Via San Rocco |
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This
church is mentioned in a document written in 1542.
The "Lo Lacco" University had the patronage law.
The present construction is the result of a
renovation started in 1970.
It is important the artistic portal built in the
seventeenth century. |
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Holy Announced Church
Via
Fundera |
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A little
rural church called “Santissima Nunciata del Casal
dello Lacco" had already existed in 1400. In 1540,
thanks to Sir Aniello Monte, this construction was
extended and renovated; then between 1750 and 1754
it was adorned with plasters, statues and pictures. |
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Saint Joseph Church
Via Fango |
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It is in
the quarter of Fango.
Since 1714 the Verdi family from Forio have had the
patronage law, but this church was built first.
Moreover the present construction with the high bell
tower was renovated in the '60s. |
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Calise Piro Chapel
Via Circumvallazione |
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