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Church of the Immaculate Conception and St John the Baptist in Poggio Moiano: frescoes that have resurfaced from beneath the plaster
The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St John the Baptist is located in the central square of Poggio Moiano. The Savelli family commissioned its construction in 1572 as a palatine chapel for their baronial palace. The palace itself no longer exists, having been destroyed by aerial bombardments during World War II. The church survived, but sustained severe damage.
Two restorations, two philosophies
The first restoration, carried out in the 1950s, focused on structural stability, without much regard for the underlying historical layers. The second, far more recent intervention, adopted a conservative approach: three frescoes from different eras were brought to light from beneath the plaster. These include a 15th-century Madonna Enthroned, among the oldest in the village; a heavily damaged Last Supper; and a late 16th-century Madonna and Child featuring scenes from the life of Mary. These three pictorial works offer a glimpse into centuries of local devotion.
The Interior today
The church features a single nave and a Latin cross plan with a semicircular apse. In addition to the frescoes, it houses a 16th-century polychrome wooden sculpture, attributed to the Roman school. The church belongs to the Diocese of Sabina-Poggio Mirteto.
