Was this humble church on our left always meant to be a haven of peace? The Sant’Antonio da Padova al Romito might seem unassuming at first glance. Don’t let that fool you. This church holds a fascinating history. It was built in 1937. The architect Severino Crott designed it for a priest named Don Giulio Facibeni. Imagine, a church built not for glory or grandeur, but as an extension of another, the church of Santo Stefano in Pane. It wasn’t until 1958 that Sant’Antonio da Padova al Romito stepped out of the shadows. It was finally recognized as a parish in its own right. Changes were made, its interior echoing its newfound independence. And as if to solidify its place in the community, in 1982 new life was breathed into its very structure when additional rooms for pastoral use were added. The Sant’Antonio da Padova al Romito stands today as a testament to the enduring power of faith, community, and the passage of time.
Santa Lucia alla Castellina
“A sanctuary of art and faith””. You might say that about many places, but here at Santa Lucia alla Castellina,