L'Aquila - Churches and places of worship Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio The Basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio is an important place of Catholic worship in the city of L'Aquila. Founded in 1287 at the behest of Pietro da Morrone, crowned Pope Celestine V in 1294, it is the most important religious monument in the city. It contains the world's first Holy Door and is home to a unique annual jubilee. The basilica was badly damaged during the 2009 earthquake and is still closed for restoration work that is expected to end in 2016.
L'Aquila - Churches and places of worship Basilica di San Bernardino Set in the city centre, a few meters from Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. The huge stairsand the Rinascimental facade by Cola Dell'Amatrice, rebuilt in 1703 after an earthquake, are truly impressing.
L'Aquila - Churches and places of worship Santuario Giovanni Paolo II It is a medieval Romanesque building probably dating back to the first half of 1300. Since 2005 it has officially become “The Pope's Church” as on that date an important demonstration was held for the name of the former Gendarme summit (m.2424) to Pope John Paul II.
Bussi sul Tirino - Churches and places of worship Chiesa S.Maria di Cartignano Sec. XI The Church of S. Maria di Cartignano dates back to the eleventh century and was built by Benedictine monks. It was a monastery for about three centuries. Then, since it was abandoned, it became the grain of St. Liberator. It has a structure with three naves. This could be said thanks to careful studies and from the remains that we can see. Unfortunately, only parts of the original structure are currently visible.
Bussi sul Tirino - Churches and places of worship Chiesa San Pietro ad Oratorium The Church of St. Peter in Oratorium was erected at the behest of the Lombard king, Desiderio. Its construction dates back to 752, the year in which it is cited as the possession of the Benedictine monks of San Vincenzo al Volturno. From the Lombard period, traces of some bas-reliefs placed above the portal are visible. In addition, the palindroma inscription of the “Sator Square” is of great importance.
Carpineto della Nora - Churches and places of worship Abbazia di S.Bartolomeo The Abbey of S. Bartolomeo is located in the Municipality of Carpineto della Nora. The building was built in 962 by Bernardo's will. The church has a rectangular structure, with only one central door. Inside it was restored and its present appearance was conferred on it by the changes made in the twelfth century.
Churches and places of worship Chiesa delle Anime Sante - SS. Maria del Suffragio The church has been built in the XVIII century in Baroque style; today it is pherhaps the most famous in town, since the earthquake of 2009. It directly faces Duomo's Square