Sant'Agostino, Morrovalle

Sant'Agostino is a Roman Catholic church located in Morrovalle, province of Macerata, in the region of Marche, Italy.

History

The name of the church and the adjacent Augustinian convent imply that the present structures were likely preceeded by more ancient, Romanesque or Gothic buildings. The present brick church dates to the 17th century. It faces, at an angle, the main square in the town. The two story façade has a rectangular second story window and flanking brick 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

↑ Comune of Morrovalle, entry on church.

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