Church of Santa Maria della Pieve

The church of Santa Maria della Pieve is first mentioned in 1008, but the present church was not begun until the 12th century. The high bell tower was finished in 1330, and during the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries the church was modified inside with stuccoes and decorations in Baroque style. In the 19th century, restoration work eliminated all Baroque additions in order to restore the church to its original Romanesque appearance.

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  • Bus stop within 100m
  • Café within 500m

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Chiesa di Sant'Agostino

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