Church of Cristo delle Zolle

Church of Cristo delle Zolle

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Church of Cristo delle Zolle

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Location: Monopoli, Bari, Apulia, Italy

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July 14, 2020

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A splendid example of sacred architecture of the seventeenth century, the church is located 3km from the town center among olive trees and ancient carob trees. Like many sacred places, it was built on an older rock site, already existing in 1400, following the discovery of a miraculous crucifix. After years of neglect the building was restored in early 2000 and used as a theater (both internal and external). Unfortunately, the theatrical experience did not last long and today it is once again abandoned.

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June 26, 2021

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According to the eighteenth-century Istoria di Monopoli by Giuseppe Indelli, the church already existed as a rock church in the sixteenth century, with the title Sant'Angelo "del Pagliarolo" or "de …

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August 20, 2022

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The church of Cristo delle zolle is a seventeenth-century church in Monopoli, in the metropolitan city of Bari. Of monumental forms, it stands in the open countryside, about two kilometers from the city center.

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Monopoli and the rock church of San Procopio – loop tour from Castellana Grotte

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Embark on a challenging touring bicycle loop from Castellana Grotte, covering 35.0 miles (56.3 km) with a significant 1501 feet (458 metres) of elevation gain. This difficult route, requiring very…

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