Church of San Vincenzo - Бесплатный Аудиогид

Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Chiesa di San Vincenzo, 4, Via Lanfranco, Quartiere Cittanova, Centro Storico, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, 41121, Italia

Church of San Vincenzo
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The Chiesa di San Vincenzo in Modena is a stunning Baroque church located at Corso Canalgrande 75. Built under Cardinal Alessandro d'Este for the Theatine order, it replaced a 13th-century church. The architect Bartolomeo Avanzini designed it, and the church features a long nave with numerous chapels. A significant event in its history occurred during World War II when a bomb destroyed parts of the church, including the presbytery and the dome's frescoes. Noteworthy attractions include a major altar sculpted by Tommaso Loraghi and the recovered painting of the Madonna with Saint John and Saint Gregory, which was stolen in 2014 and returned in 2017. The church remains a vital part of Modena's cultural heritage. Open to visitors, it offers a glimpse into the region's history and art.