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The Collegiate Church of Trevi nel Lazio: a treasure chest of art overlooking the mountains
Looking out over the Simbruini Mountains, the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta in Trevi nel Lazio is a true treasure chest of beauty. Viewing its elegant architecture is like taking a journey through art spanning the centuries, from the Middle Ages to the triumph of the Baroque, in a fusion of styles brought together in perfect harmony.
One treasure after another
Inside, the jewels reveal themselves one after the other. The altars gleam with polychrome marbles recovered, or taken, in keeping with the custom of the time, from the nearby Villa of Trajan. The eye is then drawn to the 17th-century paintings in the Chapel of Saints Cosmas and Damian, and to the silent notes of the magnificent Bonifazi organ, a masterpiece dating from 1634.
The spiritual heart in the crypt
Yet the beating heart of the church is kept in the crypt. Here lie the remains of St Peter the Hermit, whose presence has forged a deep and centuries-old bond with Rocca di Botte, his birthplace. Despite the Baroque restorations, the place retains an aura of sacredness that continues to animate the path of faith uniting the two villages across the mountains.
The collegiate church is an active place of worship. It is located in Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore in Trevi nel Lazio, and it is advisable to check opening hours before a visit.
