Collegiata Di San Bartolomeo, Borgomanero
The Collegiata di San Bartolomeo is the main Roman Catholic parish church on Corso Garibaldi and SP142 in the centre of the town of Borgomanero, province of Novara, Piedmont, Italy. History A church at the site is documented since 1225, and dedicated to St Bartholemew. It has undergone many reconstructions including a major refurbishment in 1680 leading to the present Baroque architecture, Baroque structure. The church was made a collegiate church, governed by a provost, by Pope Innocent XI in 1681. The colourful red and white facade is heavily decorated with sculptural and architectural elements. It has a triangular portico held up by four tall corinthian columns. The interior is decorated with frescoes and canvases (1611-1619) by Pier Francesco Mazzucchelli, il Morazzone. The main wooden altar was created in the 17th century by Antonio Pini. It also houses a triptych altarpiece (1556) completed by Giovanni Rapa, Gerolamo Varolto or Varoli, and Lodovico Canta. The central panel ...
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