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Church of Our Lady of the Cross in Subiaco: 16th-century frescoes in the heart of the old town
The Church of Madonna della Croce is located in the historic centre of Subiaco. It dates back to 1095, and was enlarged in the 1500s, when its interiors were finely frescoed. It is small, ancient, and dense with history and art.
Fifteen frescoes damaged by war
There are fifteen 16th-century frescoes. Above the altar is a Deposition, Jesus the Saviour, and Madonna with Child. Unfortunately, during wartime, the local population used the church as a shelter, and the paintings were severely damaged.
Gothic arches and a façade blending two styles
Inside, three large Gothic arches support the vault, partly cross-vaulted and partly featuring open timber trusses. The façade, main portal, small windows, and sacristy portal display Romanesque-Gothic motifs. A blend of eras concentrated in just a few square metres.
Where to find it
The church is in the historic centre of Subiaco, in the province of Rome.
