San Giorgio Church Oriolo Romano

The San Giorgio Church in Oriolo Romano in the province of Viterbo is located at a few meters from the main square Piazza Umberto I. It is considered the oldest and most important church in the city.

San Giorgio Church Oriolo Romano

History and description

San Giorgio Church Oriolo Romano
San Giorgio Church

The San Giorgio Church was built to replace an older church, which had become too small for the city’s population. Construction of this late Baroque church began in 1671, to a design by Giuseppe Barbieri. Completion took place much later, in 1756.

San Giorgio Church Oriolo Romano - interior
Interior

Although its original design was characterized by a Latin cross, the present church has a Greek cross floor plan and consists of three naves.

The antique baptismal font in the first chapel still survives from the original church.

Another highlight is the altar piece, “Saint George on his Horse, Killing the Dragon.”

The Chiesa di San Giorgio is one of the top 10 attractions in Oriolo Romano.

San Giorgio Church, Oriolo Romano

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