Sant’Agostino Church
One of the oldest buildings in Predappio, the church is very suggestive and represents one of the rare examples of Romanesque architecture in the Forlì valleys. Built in the twelfth century and made of large blocks of local stone, the so-called "spungon", it belonged to Augustinian monks dependent on the canons of Ravenna. The inside consists of one trussed nave with a semi-circular apse surmounted by four mullioned windows. Despite the passing of time, the church still contains interesting frescos among which the “Dance of the skeletons” or “Triumph of Death”, a medieval warning to the poor and the rich.
Strada Provinciale, 9ter Predappio - Italy/Forlì/Emilia Romagna
Tourist experience: It has been defined as one of the few pieces of Romanesque architectural evidence in the valleys of Forlì and is built of sandstone and porous limestone dating back to the 12th century. As much of the history of the
church is linked to the nearby castle owned by the Calbolis, the so called Rocca D’Elmici, the suggested itinerary is to visit them together.
Spoken languages: Italian, English
Experience duration: 2 hours
Opening: Open during special events
20-40 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Tourist contact: Sabrina Nanni
Cultural material heritage: Religious building, Church
Cultural immaterial heritage: Historical itinerary, Local traditions or legend
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes
Experiences: Showing around
Local contact: Sabrina Nanni
Form filler: Tristana Randi