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It was built between 1711 and 1729 based on a design by architect Gian Battista Contini, a pupil of Bernini, to replace the old medieval collegiate church of St. Andrew. The community chose to locate it in Piazza Umberto I, aligned with the Palazzo della Comunit\u00e0, creating a harmonious urban center of great scenic value.<\/p>\n
The church has a Latin cross plan, chosen to ensure seismic stability and liturgical functionality. The facade, simple yet elegant, is organized into two superimposed orders (Tuscan and Ionic) and culminates in a triangular pediment; the main portal, taken from the old church, opens in the center, flanked by two smaller entrances.<\/p>\n
The interior, bright and well-proportioned, reflects the principles of “Arcadian Architecture,” a movement that prioritized balance, harmony, and decorative sobriety. The square-based bell tower, with its bulb-shaped crown, elegantly completes the architectural complex.<\/p>\n
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