Pieve di Santa Reparata

Almost certainly of Byzantine origin, the Pieve di Santa Reparata dates back to the 6th century and was the first religious building in the valley to be placed at the service of the countryside, when the medieval town of Castrocaro did not yet exist.
For many centuries it enjoyed prosperity and prestige, until 1609 when the title and benefits were transferred to the Church of Santa Reparata della Pieve a Terra del Sole, under construction.
This resulted in its alienation and subsequent use as a farmhouse, which led to serious mutilations of the original ancient building. In fact, the façade was first demolished, thus reducing the size of the entire structure, and in 1818 materials from the apse and naves were used to erect the bell tower of the new temple.After expert excavation and restoration work, the Pieve was reconsecrated in 2014.(Source: castrocarotermeterradelsole.travel/scopri-il-territorio/cultura-e-patrimonio )

One of the most beautiful churches in the area