Santi Gervasio E Protasio, None
Santi Gervasio e Protasio is the Roman Catholic parish church in None, Piedmont, None, region of Piedmont, Italy. A church at the site had been established by the feudal lord of the town, the Count of Piossasco, whose castle was adjacent to the church. It was used by the counts as a family burial church. The main altar, decorated by the coat of arms of the family, was built in 1720 by Count Gian Michele. The church underwent numerous refurbishments over the centuries. In 1949, a large reconstruction gave it the present shape and facade. See also * San Rocco, None References

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