Sant'Andrea, Montefiascone

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Chiesa di Sant’Andrea in Montefiascone
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Interior view of the church
Religion
Province Viterbo
Region Lazio
Patron Andrew the Apostle
Location
Location Montefiascone, Viterbo, Italy
State Italy
Territory Montefiascone
Geographic coordinates 42°32′11″N12°01′50″E / 42.536474°N 12.030496°E / 42.536474; 12.030496 Coordinates: 42°32′11″N12°01′50″E / 42.536474°N 12.030496°E / 42.536474; 12.030496
Architecture
Completedbefore 853

Sant'Andrea in Campo is a Romanesque style, Roman Catholic church in Montefiascone, province of Viterbo, Italy.

History

The church is mentioned in documents from the year 853 as a church in Campo or in a rural location. The church while narrow and later within the town walls, had three naves. The portal and internal columns are Romanesque. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Montefiascone Artecitta.
  2. Lazio, non compresa Roma e dintorni, edited by Touring club italiano, page 337.