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Church Of San Salvatore, Campi
San Salvatore ( it, Chiesa di San Salvatore), also known as the ''pieve di Santa Maria'', was a Roman Catholic church in Campi, a ''frazione'' in the ''comune'' of Norcia, Italy. Its existence is first documented in the 11th century, when it was a Benedictine church dedicated to Saint Mary. The church was rebuilt in the 14th century and enlarged in the late 15th century. In 1493, the church was rededicated to the Holy Saviour. The church was an example of Romanesque architecture, and its interior was richly decorated with frescoes. The building collapsed due to damage sustained in the October 2016 Central Italy earthquakes, and only part of the perimeter wall and a pile of rubble survived. History The Church of San Salvatore was built in the medieval period in a clearing along the via Nursina, a road which led from Spoleto to Norcia. It replaced an ancient Roman temple, which had been adapted as a church dedicated to Saint Mary upon the advent of Christianity. Some Roman remains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Campi (Norcia)
Campi, also known as Campi di Norcia, is a ''frazione'' of the ''comune'' of Norcia in the province of Perugia, Umbria, Italy. The medieval village has a population of around 200 people. Many of its landmarks, including the Church of San Salvatore, were heavily damaged during the October 2016 Central Italy earthquakes. History The area around Campi was first settled in Sabine and Roman times. The Sabine and Roman town was located in the valley where the Church of San Salvatore was eventually built, and by the medieval period this area became known as ''Campi Vecchio'' (Old Campi). In the Middle Ages, a fortified settlement was established on the hill overlooking the Roman settlement, and this was known as ''Campi Nuovo'' (New Campi). Over time, the castle was abandoned and only the was left standing. In time, the names were reversed, with the medieval ''Campi Nuovo'' being renamed ''Campi Vecchio'' and vice versa. Modern Campi consists of ''Campi Nuovo'' in valley and ''Campi Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
