Chiesa di San Martino

The church of San Martino dates back to the mid-1200s. It is believed to have been built by French soldiers who were engaged in the war between Manfredi and Corradino of Swabia against Charles I of Anjou in the years 1265/1275. Enlarged in 1422 and restored in 1479, the church has suffered considerable damage from the many earthquakes that have struck the region over the centuries. The most recent was the earthquake of 2016, which in two successive events caused its almost total destruction.

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Santuario dell'Icona Passatora

The sanctuary of the Icona Passatora was built around 1480 to incorporate a small aedicula called "Madonna di Canalicchio", named after the locality. According to tradition, the image dates back to the beginning of the 14th century and was considered "miraculous" because it dispensed graces. The interior of the church, which contains frescoes by local artists, has remained practically unchanged from the end of the 15th century to the present day.

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Chiesa di Sant'Agostino

The church of Sant'Agostino is a church built by Augustinian monks in 1428 and dedicated to St. Nicholas of Bari. The plaque on the façade attributes the construction to the architect Giovanni dell'Amatrice. In 1580 and 1781, the interior and part of the ancient apse were destroyed by fire. In the 18th century, the church was dedicated to St. Augustine. In 1845 the vault was demolished as it was unsafe and the church was whitewashed. In 1894, three frescoes were discovered, two of which date from the late 15th century. In 2016, following an earthquake in central Italy, a large part of the church collapsed. The bell tower remained standing until 18 January 2017. The church is now in ruins.

Basilica di San Francesco

The church of St. Francis is mentioned as early as the end of the 13th century, although it has 14th-century forms and features. The horizontally crowned façade has an oculus and a striking Gothic portal with a lunette containing a group of terracotta statues of the Virgin and Child enthroned, flanked by two adoring angels.