Automatically translated from Italian.
The Church of San Solomo has a longitudinal plan with a single nave covered by a hipped roof with exposed beams, popularly called a \"cannizzu\", and a bell gable. The church was built a few dozen meters from the ancient road to Sanarica, in open countryside, along a route that was once heavily used by pilgrims. The exact date and reasons for its foundation are unknown.
The current building, with a single nave, is divided into two spaces by an arch that supports the roof, and its original function seems to have been to separate the presbytery area from the nave. The facade has been altered in the central part, where a large arch highlights the structural interventions carried out, allowing the placement of the architraved portal and the above-centered window. On the right side of the facade, near the corner, is set a shaped stone block with a head depicting an ancient coat of arms, dating from around the 15th century, showing the heraldic insignia of the Maremonti family.
Pastoral visits recall that the feast of San Solomo was celebrated three times a year: on May 20, June 21, and November 18. After decades of neglect, the Church has been restored and reopened for worship.
Events nearby
In the coming days, within 15 km.
Volare - Reading Workshop
Reading and dialogue sessions in Collepasso with writers and young readers for the Volare project.
Mercoledì Latino
Salsa, bachata and kizomba night in Melpignano
OPEN+: Orientation to the World of Photography with Valentina Sergi and Giorgio Coen Cagli
Orientation meeting dedicated to photography with experts
Karaoke
Karaoke night with Sandro Stefanelli at Antichi Sapori.
Fiera di San Vito e Sagra del Maiale
The celebration of pork in Ortelle combines gastronomic tradition and local crafts in a convivial event.
Pumpkin Park Autumn Festival
Autumn event moves to Surano with workshops, live music, and a funfair.
More places nearby
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of traditional cuisine and outdoor trips to discover medicinal herbs Botrugno very close
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garden, takes you into a journey to experience the heyday of Salento
nobility. Botrugno very close
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Churches and cryptsChurch of the Congregation of the Assumption of MarySuggestive church that stands in the Pozzelle area, one of the most
antiquated areas of Botrugno. Botrugno 1.1 km away- Churches and cryptsThe Crypt of Madonna della ConsolazioneA fascinating underground church hewn out of tuff stone, located in the heart of town. San Cassiano 1.4 km away