The Chiesa di San Lorenzo (Bishop and Martyr), next to Santa Maria Maggiore, is Spello's second collegiate church from the 14th century. It rises on Largo Mazzini on the remains of the ancient church of Sant'Ercolano, which probably dates back to the 6th century.
The stained glass window with the martyrdom of St. Lawrence and the elegant canopy of the high altar, which is very similar to Bernini's in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, are magnificent.

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JakobusPilger

December 22, 2023

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Saint Lawrence / “San LORENZO”, to whom this church in Spello is dedicated, is one of the early Christian martyrs from a time when Christianity was still forbidden. He was …

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Gimli

May 8, 2024

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Very beautiful church. The building is reminiscent of a former temple.

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