Who could have imagined that this unassuming church, the Chiesa di San Giorgio alla Costa, was once graced by the works of a young artistic prodigy named Giotto? Long before his frescoes adorned the Scrovegni Chapel, Giotto, while still honing his skills, gifted this very church with a magnificent altarpiece. This work, depicting the “Madonna di San Giorgio alla Costa,” showcased a youthful artist already pushing the boundaries of traditional Byzantine art. Sadly, the altarpiece is no longer housed within these walls. Today, it finds a new home at the Diocesan Museum at Santo Stefano al Ponte. Nevertheless, the Chiesa di San Giorgio alla Costa’s history doesn’t end there. It witnessed the rise and fall of powerful religious orders, from the Canons of Sant’Andrea a Mosciano to the Dominicans and the Silvestrines. Each order left its mark, weaving a rich tapestry of faith and artistry within the church’s very stones. After surviving the tumultuous Napoleonic era, the Chiesa di San Giorgio alla Costa found a new purpose, serving as the Vittorio Veneto Barracks. However, its story doesn’t end there. Today, it stands as a testament to the enduring power of faith and the echoes of artistic brilliance that still resonate within its timeworn walls.
Santa Lucia alla Castellina
“A sanctuary of art and faith””. You might say that about many places, but here at Santa Lucia alla Castellina,