Fardella (Potenza)
Mother Church of Saint Anthony of Padua in Fardella
The Mother Church is dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua, the patron saint of Fardella, and faces Piazza Municipio, the heart of the village’s religious and civic life. The first record dates to 1704; rebuilt several times after damage from the weather and the 1857 earthquake, it now has a Latin-cross plan with three naves. The neoclassical façade has two orders of pilasters, and the local-stone portal bears the date 1823.
- Opening hoursNot given by official sources
- AdmissionFree admission
- WherePiazza Municipio, Fardella (PZ)
About this place
What to see
• The stone portal with spiral motifs and lilies, the saint’s flower.
• The fresco of the Child appearing to Saint Anthony in the patron’s chapel, with angels uncovered in the 2016 restoration.
• The 18th-century holy water stoup at the entrance.
• The bell tower, built before 1925 with donations from emigrants in America, with a hexagonal top floor.
Useful information
The position shown is approximate and refers to the village centre. Opening hours are not given by official sources: it is best to check before going. The saint is celebrated on 13 June.
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