The Convent of the Capuchins of Guardiagrele, founded in 1276 on the site of the former Church of San Siro, became an important Franciscan center thanks to the support of the Orsini family, which donated the relics of Saint Nicola Greco in 1340. The church features a 14th-century Gothic portal, attributed to Nicola Mancino’s school. During the 17th and 18th centuries, the complex underwent Baroque modifications, including the elevation of the nave and the addition of new altars. After the monastic suppression of the 19th century, the convent was repurposed as a municipal office and museum.
Inside, highlights include an intricately carved wooden choir, ornate altars with paintings and sculptures from the Lombard school, and a glass reliquary housing San Nicola Greco’s remains, displayed in a procession every 25 years. The Filippo Ferrari Archaeological Museum, located in the former convent, preserves artifacts from the Comino necropolis and other regional excavations.
- Address
Largo S. Francesco, 11, Guardiagrele, Italy - Web
None - Visiting Hours
Everyday from 5:45 to 20:30 - What to see
St Greco relics, Museum
