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Church of St Therese of the Child Jesus in Nerola: 20th-century architecture as you’ve never seen it
In the hamlet of Acquaviva, in the Municipality of Nerola, among the hills of the Sabina region, a surprising building stands out: the Church of Santa Teresa del Bambino Gesù. Consecrated in 1952, its construction represents an interesting example of modern architecture in the Sabina region, a clear stylistic departure from the older churches of the area. Its slender, stepped profile dominates the village square.
A project born in the post-war years
Construction began in 1950, in an Italy that was looking to the future with new materials and new architectural languages. The reinforced concrete building follows a classical Latin cross floor plan, but reinterprets it through clean, geometric forms, such as the large hexagonal window on the façade. It is a project unmistakably of its time.
The Cardinal's coat of arms
Inside, a detail on the floor reveals a piece of local history. At the crossing point between the nave and the transept, a marble roundel bears the date 1952 and the coat of arms of Cardinal Giovanni Piazza, the diocesan bishop of the time. And the materials themselves — the coloured marble of the floor and the stone of the portal — define the interior space, alongside paintings bearing geometric motifs.
The church is an active parish, and is located in the Piazza of the same name. For specific opening times, it is advisable to consult the church directly or check the parish notices.
