San Michele Arcangelo, Anacapri

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The facade of the church

San Michele Arcangelo (Church of St Michael the Archangel) is a Roman catholic church located in Anacapri, Capri, Italy. Located on Piazza San Nicola and built in 1719, it is octagonal in shape and of Baroque style. [1] The church received a "monument" designation due to its notable majolica floor mosaic. [2]

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References

  1. Fisher, Robert I. C.; Wang, Amy (6 March 2007). Fodor's Naples, Capri & the Amalfi Coast. Random House Digital, Inc. pp. 219–. ISBN   978-1-4000-1743-0 . Retrieved 5 July 2012.
  2. "The Church of San Michele (Capri-Anacapri)". University of Maryland University College. Archived from the original on 2 September 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
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