Dating back to 1200 and rebuilt in the 18th century, little remains of the original 13th-century structure. In Baroque style, the Church has a Latin cross plan with three naves accessed from the north via three stone entrances. The three portals present at the top are the frescoes of the Heart of Jesus on the larger one and, respectively, the tutelary saints on the smaller ones... #tuttitaly
The Mother Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Colliano is a jewel of Baroque architecture that represents an important reference point in the municipality's religious and artistic history. Originally built in the 13th century but rebuilt in the 18th century due to seismic events, it preserves only a few elements of its original 13th-century structure.
After the 1980 earthquake, the church was completely restored and reopened for worship in 2000. Its Baroque style is evident in the Latin cross plan with three naves, accessible from three imposing stone entrances on the north side. Above them, the portals are decorated with frescoes depicting the Heart of Jesus above the main entrance and Saints Peter and Paul above the minor entrances.
The upper part of the facade is dominated by an imposing pediment supported by volutes, obelisks, and two stone lions placed on the pinnacles. The entire church structure stands majestically in the churchyard and on Largo Mons. Benedetto Agosto, in the heart of the historic center of Colliano.
Inside the church, in addition to other artistic and religious treasures, the statue of Pope Leo IX, the patron saint of the local community, is preserved. The Church of Saints Peter and Paul represents a reflection and an essential testimony of Colliano's cultural and artistic heritage, a place of prayer.
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