Located at the entrance of Guglionesi, the Church of the Most Holy Rosary —originally dedicated to Saint Roch— was already standing in the 15th century. In 1572, following the Battle of Lepanto, it was rededicated to the Virgin of the Rosary, and the Confraternity of the Holy Rosary was founded. The church features a simple sandstone façade with a central portal bearing the date 1575, likely marking a renovation. Originally topped by an oriental-style dome, the bell tower was rebuilt in a pyramidal form after being struck by lightning in 1971. The interior consists of a single nave divided by pointed arches and a wooden ceiling decorated with painted tiles known as “Ferrante’s pianelle”. These rare artworks reflect the spirit of the Catholic Reformation, influenced by Bishop Cesare Ferrante, theologian at the Council of Trent and later Bishop of Termoli.
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Viale Margherita, Guglionesi, Italy - Web
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Pianelle di Ferrante
