Argenta (FE) - Church of St. Nicholas - Emilia Romagna
- Tuttitaly
- Feb 13, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
It rises in the center of a triangle formed by the cities of Ferrara, Ravenna, and Bologna and is on the list of the largest municipalities in Italy... #tuttitaly
Located in the province of Ferrara, Argenta was founded at the behest of Esuperanzio, bishop of Ravenna, along the right bank of the river Po, near the parish church of San Giorgio - the oldest place of worship in the area.
Among the main places of worship is the church of San Giovanni, where there is a 17th-century oratory; the church of San Lorenzo, which contains a painting by Dosso Dossi; the Church of the Celletta, whose origins date back to 1490.
Church of the Celletta
The current church dates back to 1606, built to welcome the faithful who came on a pilgrimage following a prodigious apparition of the Virgin Mary.
Characterized by an elliptical plan and classical-style decorative elements, the building, after having suffered severe damage in 1945, was restored in 1954. Inside was the painting by Garofalo - now kept in the Civic Museum inside the Church of San Domenico.
Valleys of Argenta
The ancient Argenta Valleys' remains are divided into three sections: Oasis of Campotto and Bassarone, Valle Santa, and Bosco di Traversante.
The Campotto Valleys and the Bosco di Traversante can be visited on foot or by bicycle and are accessible only by a guide. Valle Santa, on the other hand, can be seen freely.
Comments