Churches in Italy

Discover 122 unusual churches in Italy.

Sannicola, Italy

Antica Abbazia di San Mauro (Abbey of San Mauro)

This 10th-century seaside abbey holds spectacular views and a window into the past.

Romano di Lombardia, Italy

Church of San Rocco

Hundreds of plague victims were buried beneath this small, rural church.

Crypt of San Sebastiano's Church

Wander through a maze of empty tombs to find the poles used to hang revolutionary patriots.

Ex-Chiesa di San Michele all’Arco

Angels and demons watch over newspapers in this deconsecrated church.

Oratorio dei Morti

At the entrance of this chapel is a fresco commemorating the dead from the plague outbreak of 1630.

Santuario di San Patrizio

Distressing images of the Last Judgement adorn the walls of this medieval sanctuary.

The Chapel of Santa Marta

Vernazza, Italy

Chapel of Santa Marta, Vernazza

This tiny chapel withstood a massive mudslide and flash flood.

The interior of the Basilica of Sant'Anastasia.

Sant'Anastasia Basilica

A gorgeous example of 13th-century Gothic architecture.

The lonesome Chapel of Gilliarey

Gilliarey

High in the Italian Alps, a lonely chapel with a striking view of the Matterhorn.

Cappella Suardi

Trescore Balneario, Italy

Cappella Suardi

Jesus turns into vines inside this chapel.

The intetior

Church of San Bernardino

The walls of this tiny Italian church are entirely covered with frescoes.

Cappella Delle Brunate

La Morra, Italy

Cappella Delle Brunate (Barolo Chapel)

This brightly-colored chapel is a contemporary jewel standing in the middle of a La Morra vineyard.

Front gate

Cappella Colleoni

If you ever wanted to touch a medieval mercenary’s three testicles, look no further.

Averara Skeletons

Five painted skeletons are hiding behind a church in this tiny village in the Italian Alps.

The hare

Sant'Andrea's Hare

A hidden bas-relief of a hare on a church main portal that brings good luck to the ones who find it.

Mantua Cathedral (Cattedrale di San Pietro)

Mantua Cathedral (Cattedrale di San Pietro)

The seat of the Mantua bishop holds many secrets within its walls.