The Little Red Chapel of the Virgin Mary's Birth: Thiene's Secret Masterpiece

The Little Red Chapel of the Virgin Mary's Birth: Thiene's Secret Masterpiece

Tucked away on Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi in the humble town of Thiene, you'll stumble upon the Oratorio della Natività della Vergine, locally known as the 'Chiesetta Rossa' - a hidden gem, once connected to the imposing Palazzo Porto Colleoni Thiene.

Located on Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi, the Oratorio della Natività della Vergine, or the 'Little Red Church', was erected in 1470 by the prestigious Da Porto clan. This intricately designed late Gothic church showcases ornate frescoes crafted by Giovanni Antonio Fasolo and Giovanni Battista Zelotti. From the outside, it presents a vertical facade that shares a striking resemblance with the neighboring Palazzo Porto Colleoni Thiene, an architectural marvel completed in 1476. Though Domenico da Venezia started the project, it was ultimately Giovanni da Porta who saw it through to the finish. This modest, red-roofed chapel leaves one wondering, 'What other secrets lie hidden beneath the cobblestones of Thiene?'

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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