Discovering the churches of Bormio - Church of the Holy Crucifix

Discovering the churches of Bormio - Free guided tour of the Church of S. Crocifisso by the "Volunteers for Culture"

The Church of S. Crocifisso (or S. Antonio Abate) was built in 1368 and boasts a remarkable quantity and quality of frescoes.

Its name honors the crucifix that the people of Bormio used to carry through the village streets on the first Monday of June each year (a devotion dating back to the 14th century). The small sanctuary is distinguished by the remarkable quality of the frescoes preserved inside, even though the architectural structure has been remodeled several times over the centuries. Among the oldest depictions are the Flagellation of Christ (dated 1368), the Crowning with Thorns, and the Crucifixion.

Today, the church is especially known for the blessing of animals held in the churchyard on 17 January each year, on the occasion of the feast of S. Antonio Abate.

Details

• Free activity
• Activity duration: about 40 minutes
• At the end of the visit, it will be possible to attend the performance by the Lareit choir