Trivigno's Churches

Trivigno’s Churches

San Rocco – set on an outcropping at the eastern edge of town, it makes for a nice walk through the streets, then down along the lower part below and back up into town following a paved footpath or the main street. It is a tiny chapel and is used only for special celebrations, such as the Feast of the Assumption.

Sant’Antonio Abate - also called "la chiesetta" it is in the heart of the lower town, dedicated to Saint Anthony the Abbot, with prettily painted wood ceilings and some lovely sculptures. The big festa dedicated to Sant'Antonio Abate is held in mid-January with a huge bonfire, food stands and great entertainment.

Sant’Antonio da Padova - located outside town a couple of kilometers, it is the pilgrimage site for the twice-annual procession carrying the statue of the town's favored saint to and from his summer home. The first procession is in June on his feast day; the second is in September. If you happen to be here for either, it's a nice view of old Italy's traditions with the procession and accompanying band, and usually some food stalls and entertainment afterwards.

Chiesa Madre – or the main church at the top of town in Piazza IV Novembre, is a gem with fanciful wrought iron works, and a gorgeous historic Carelli organ that is still in use. The church sometimes hosts musical concerts with skilled musicians to play the beautiful instrument that was crafted in Naples and can emit unusual sounds like bird calls and bells. The church was built around 1600, and holds some impressive statues; that of Sant'Antonio was covered in a brown laquer and in recent years restored to its original splendor, the lacquer, applied in centuries past for unknown reasons, hid stunning silver decorated finery in the likeness of the saint. The church is dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul, St Peter being the town's patron saint.