Church of San Marcello


Church of San Marcello
Built in the 11th century, the parish church is dedicated to San Marcello, patron saint of the village. It has undergone several changes over the centuries, as can be seen by its irregular facade, unusual floor plan and the presence of different styles. Enlarged and embellished in the second half of the 15th century by the Procida family - Lords of Anversa - the church underwent further...

Church of San Michele Arcangelo (Castrovalva)


Church of San Michele Arcangelo (Castrovalva)
The church, built at an altitude of 802m above sea level, on the crest of Monte Sant'Angelo, is dedicated to the patron saint. The present appearance comes from a 19th century reconstruction, which was partly superimposed on an older building, dating from the 12th century and dedicated to Sancti Angelo in Castro. Traces of the medieval church in the rock, in fact, are still visible behind the...

Church of Santa Maria della Neve (Castrovalva)


Church of Santa Maria della Neve (Castrovalva)
Located in the town square, which was once outside the medieval walls, the parish church was built in the second half of the 16th century

Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie


Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie
The church, which dominates the main square of the village, was commissioned in the 16th century by the Counts Belprato - patrons and humanists - who dominated Anversa from the end of the 15th centruy to the first half of the 17th century. The facade in particular was built between 1540 and 1587 as can be seen from the dates on the three plaques. The original building has undergone...

Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (Castrovalva)


Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (Castrovalva)
This small building was probably built where the church of St. Thomas once stood as reported in the papal bull of Clemente III in 1188.