The Collegiate Church of Santarcangelo di Romagna is a place of great historical and artistic importance. Here is some information about it:
The Collegiate Church, governed by a college of nine canons, was originally dedicated to the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary. Built in 1744, designed by the Rimini architect Giovanni Francesco Buonamici, it is the main church of the city.
In 1779, the prestigious organ builder Gaetano Callido was commissioned to create a splendid organ, which still works today and is located above the main entrance of the church.
Inside the church is exhibited the painting by Guido Cagnacci, entitled "St. Joseph, S. Eligio and Baby Jesus", which represents the patron saints of carpenters and blacksmiths, the clients of the painting. This work is dated to 1635 and is the first painting attributed to Guido Cagnacci with absolute certainty.
The church also preserves a crucifix from the school of Giotto, dating back to the 14th century.