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Sant'Agostino, Morrovalle

Coordinates: 43°18′52″N 13°34′48″E / 43.314400°N 13.579885°E / 43.314400; 13.579885
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Sant'Agostino is a Roman Catholic church located in the center of the old town of Morrovalle, province of Macerata, in the region of Marche, Italy.

History

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The name of the church and the adjacent Augustinian convent imply that the present structures were likely preceded by older, Romanesque or Gothic, buildings. The present brick church, in a subdued Baroque-style dates to the 17th century. It faces, at an angle, the main square (Piazza Vittorio Emanuele) in the town with a tall bell tower with clock and city hall to the left. The two story façade has a rectangular second story window and flanking brick giant pilasters lacking decoration. The portal has the only decoration in the façade with a white stone triangular pediment with a coat of arms and a semicircular steps.

The interior has a single rectangular nave illuminated by large windows. The present church was restored after severe damage during World War II. The interiors contain:[1]

  • Madonna delle Grazie (14th-century) derived from a former neighboring Franciscan church.
  • Contemplation attributed to a follower of Federigo Barocci.
  • Crucifix (circa 1500).
  • Organ over the entrance portal.

References

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  1. ^ Comune of Morrovalle, entry on church.

43°18′52″N 13°34′48″E / 43.314400°N 13.579885°E / 43.314400; 13.579885