San Michele Arcangelo

Potenza, Italy

San Michele Arcangelo is a romanesque-style church in the city of Potenza. A church at the site is first documented in 1178, however, floor mosaics, likely from the 5th century, uncovered in the church suggest that a late Roman structure was likely here before then. As was common for many Lombard churches, it was dedicated to St Michael Archangel. The stone portal has a sculpted relief of the Madonna and Child with some Franciscan Order symbols.

References:

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Religious sites in Italy

Address

Via Achille Rosica 40, Potenza, Italy

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Italy

More Information

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Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Aldo Fierravanti (2 years ago)
beautiful very intimate church a true masterpiece of art

Dariø Møl (3 years ago)
The church of San Michele located in the historic center of the city of Potenza is a place with an ancient flavor ... stone walls and arches ... a simple modest altar. One perceives the sense of little silence as a place of prayer. For some years there has also been Don Mimmo parish priest of great sympathy and humanity

Luciana Ranaldo (5 years ago)
It has a different construction compared to the Baroque churches in the area. I know that they used Ragusan workers. The archangel is majestic

Giovanni Salvati (6 years ago)
Pomarico

Miky Dicanio (6 years ago)
The best

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