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LITTLE CHURCH OF THE MADONNA OF THE BRIDGE — Policoro
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LITTLE CHURCH OF THE MADONNA OF THE BRIDGE

The small church dedicated to the patron saint of the Ionian city, which stands near the Catello Baronale, dates back to the 18th century and is characterized by a very simple facade with wavy lines, which give a harmonious character to the entire architecture.This small church,b...

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LITTLE CHURCH OF THE MADONNA OF THE BRIDGE — Policoro, Italy.

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The small church dedicated to the patron saint of the Ionian city, which stands near the Catello Baronale, dates back to the 18th century and is characterized by a very simple facade with wavy lines, which give a harmonious character to the entire architecture.This small church,built when Baron Luigi Berlingieri was still there, celebrates the medical saints Cosimo and Damiano on the last Sunday of September.Inside the small temple are two wooden statues, one of which depicts Our Lady of the Bridge and is dated between the 13th and 14th centuries, the other of St. Vitus

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The best time to visit is the last Sunday of September, when the church celebrates its feast day dedicated to the medical saints Cosimo and Damiano. This is when the church is most active and you can experience the local religious traditions of this Ionian city.
The church is characterized by a very simple facade with distinctive wavy lines that give the entire structure a harmonious and elegant character. Built in the 18th century, the minimalist design reflects the understated beauty typical of small rural churches in the region.
Inside the church, you'll find two important wooden statues: one depicting Our Lady of the Bridge, which dates back to the 13th or 14th century, and another statue of St. Vitus. These medieval and later religious artworks are significant pieces of local cultural heritage.
The church stands near the Castello Baronale (Baron's Castle) in an Ionian city, making it easy to visit both sites together. This proximity allows visitors to explore the medieval and religious history of the area in one convenient location.
The church was built in the 18th century during the time when Baron Luigi Berlingieri was in the area. The construction reflects the baroque period's influence on religious architecture in this region of southern Italy.

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