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The 8th Century Lombard-Renovated Romanesque Church: Hidden at the Base of

The 8th Century Lombard-Renovated Romanesque Church: Hidden at the Base of

Largo Salmi, Spoleto

#Offbeat history #Architecture and design
Nicolo Ciampini Nicolo Ciampini

What's the deal with a 8th-century Lombard-renovated Romanesque church nestled at the foot of Ciciano hill, just beyond Spoleto's medieval town walls?

Cloaked in clandestine stories and hushed whispers, the Romanesque-style San Salvatore resides in the heart of Spoleto, Umbria, Italy. Renovated by the Lombards in the 8th century, this architectural enigma serves as a symbol of their influence, bridging Antiquity and the European Middle Ages with a defining transitional flair. Hidden away within Spoleto's monumental cemetery, one can't help but wonder if there's more to this church than what's presented to the casual observer.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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