Church of San Bartolomeo, Rovigo
Facts and practical information
The church of San Bartolomeo, popularly called San Bortolo, is a religious building open to Christian worship of the Catholic Church located in Rovigo in Piazzale San Bortolo adjacent to Via Antonio Oroboni. The structure, one of the rare examples of 16th-century religious architecture found in Polesine, integrates inside some Baroque elements such as stucco and frescoes from the following century.
Administratively part of the original diocese of Adria that later became Adria-Rovigo, it has been the seat of the parish of St. Bartholomew the Apostle since 1956 and was the church of the adjoining Olivetan monastery, suppressed in 1797, preserved in structure but not in its state of use.
Inside is one of the organs designed and built by Atestino Gaetano Callido dating from 1778. The instrument is located on a chancel beside the high altar, and is still in working order.
Church of San Bartolomeo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Beata Vergine del Soccorso, Duomo di Rovigo, Chiesa dei Santi Francesco e Giustina, Oratorio della Beata Vergine di Pompei.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Church of San Bartolomeo by public transport?
Bus
- Marella (16 min walk)
Train
- Rovigo (29 min walk)