Churches and sanctuariesFree entry
Trecchina (Potenza)
Mother Church of San Michele Arcangelo
The Mother Church of San Michele Arcangelo stands in the middle of piazza del Popolo, in the heart of Trecchina. It is one of the largest churches in Basilicata.
- Opening hoursOpening times depend on the parish: ask in town.
- AdmissionFree entry.
- WherePiazza del Popolo – Trecchina (PZ)
What to see
- The wide nave with the presbytery and the finely decorated ceilings.
- The walls and ceiling of the apse, frescoed in the twentieth century by Mariano Lanziani with figures of Prophets, Madonnas, Angels and Saints.
- The bell tower, built only at the beginning of the twentieth century, even though the church dates back to the nineteenth century (sources indicate the years between 1840 and 1878).
How to get there
It is in the centre of the town, in the newer area known as «Piano». You can reach it on foot from the square.
Useful information
- Opening times depend on the parish, so it is best to ask in town.
- Life in the town centres on the same square: see piazza del Popolo.
- Nearby: the Art Nouveau palazzi of viale Jequié and the historic centre.
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