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The church is very small, you need to buy a ticket to see the ” Lamentation over the dead Christ” terracotta figures, but with the same ticket you can visit the Oratory upstairs where impressive sculpture ”Transit of the Virgin” by Alfonso Lombardi is based.
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Date of experience: January 2020
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New Years Day so not much was open and we literally stumbled across this church. At first we had no idea and I even had to ask what the display was about. But wow, what a find. Home to the most stunning terracotta sculptures of the Compianto duo Christo Morto and then upstairs a beautiful room boasting more statues and beautiful art. Once used as a hospital during the war, history abounds. A must see.…
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Date of experience: January 2020
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It is kind of easy to miss this church because it doesn't stand out in the street. It’s tall and narrow and you can easily walk past the modest exterior without noticing it if you’re not actually looking for it. It is not a must-see but it is only minutes from Piazza Maggiore so it is easy to do a quick detour to have a look (and entry is free). Inside it is a very pretty church, with a largely white and cream and gold interior. It’s richly decorated in the lavish Baroque style with a grand dome. There are some extra artworks like The Lamentation by Dell’Arca (1463) which will cost €4 if you want to see them. I have to say that I thought this was quite a lot to see this work. I'd only recommend paying for this if you have a special interest in sculpture or religious art. The background history of the church was intriguing. In the 1200s, a religious order called the Battuti helped pilgrims and ran a hospital on the site where they took in and cared for people who were homeless, sick or dying. You have to wonder what would have happened to these poor people in the 1200s if it weren't for the Battuti. When they weren’t caring for others, they were whipping themselves because they were also a flagellant order (‘Battuti’ means ‘beaten’) - such a strange concept in modern times. The church was destroyed at one stage by an earthquake but was rebuilt in the 1600s and a dome was added.…
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Date of experience: May 2019
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My husband and I recently stopped in this church while walking through the market area. It is easy to miss because of the crowds and all the activity. It is worth a visit and has been recently renovated. It is a peaceful stop in a busy area.
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Date of experience: October 2019
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An interesting baroque church interior which is free. The terracotta figures depicting the anguished close friends of the crucified Christ cost 4Euros to view. The artist certainly conveys the agony of Mary Magdalene and others at as they come to terms with the death of their Saviour. …
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Date of experience: November 2019
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