Churches and sanctuariesFree entry
Marsico Nuovo (Potenza)
Co-cathedral of San Giorgio
The co-cathedral was founded in 1131 by Count Goffredo and Bishop Enrico on the summit of the Civita hill, the highest in Marsico Nuovo. It was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and to Saint George the martyr, the first patron of Marsico.
- Opening hoursOpening hours vary: ask at the parish.
- AdmissionFree entry.
- WhereSalita Civita – Marsico Nuovo (PZ)
What to see
- The pointed bell tower, whose first tower dates from 1293.
- The single-nave interior with a curved apse, two side chapels and a dome on a drum.
- The statue of San Gianuario by Giacomo Colombo (1714) and a painting by Nicola Peccheneda, the Ecstasy of Saint Cajetan (1760).
- The nearby church of San Michele Arcangelo and church of San Gianuario.
How to get there
It stands on the Civita hill, in the upper part of the town, within walking distance.
Useful information
Opening hours vary: ask at the parish. It was destroyed by fire in 1809, rebuilt until 1827 and damaged again by the earthquakes of 1857 and 1980; restoration has been long. Check whether it is open before visiting.
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