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San Silvestro, Sutri

#3 among attractions in Sutri

Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Church
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The church of San Silvestro is an ancient church in Sutri.

It retains much of its original Romanesque structure. A bell donated by Countess Matilda of Canossa on the occasion of the December 1046 council held in Sutri is still present and functioning in the bell tower. The interior is divided into three naves; of interest is a fresco dedicated to St. Sylvester Pope and St. Anne and another depicting the Deposition of Jesus in the Sepulcher.

Coordinates: 42°14'33"N, 12°13'21"E
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Piazza della Rocca, 10Sutri 01015 Italy

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San Silvestro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Roman amphitheater, Parco Naturale Regionale Sutri, Santa Maria del Tempio, Santa Fortunata.

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    Roman amphitheater, Sutri

    11 min walk • The Roman amphitheater of Sutri is a Roman archaeological monument. The structure is built of tuff and dates from between the late 2nd century and the 1st century, and was only rediscovered in the first half of the 19th century, when it was...

  • parco naturale regionale sutri~1980 ftSE
    42°14'21"N • 12°13'42"E

    Parco Naturale Regionale Sutri

    10 min walk • Park

  • santa maria del tempio sutri~1460 ftSE
    Church

    Santa Maria del Tempio, Sutri

    8 min walk • The church of Santa Maria del Tempio is a deconsecrated church in Sutri, along the Via Cassia.

  • santa fortunata0.5 miSE
    Church

    Santa Fortunata

    14 min walk • The church of Santa Fortunata is an ancient rock church in Sutri, now abandoned. It is one of the oldest sutrine churches. Around the year 1000 the rupestrian complex of Santa Fortunata arose as a religious settlement on a pre-existing ancient site.

  • san rocco sutri~760 ftSE
    Church

    San Rocco, Sutri

    4 min walk • The church of San Rocco is a church in Sutri, in the small square of San Rocco in the town's old village.

  • san sebastiano sutri~970 ftE
    Church

    San Sebastiano, Sutri

    5 min walk • The church of San Sebastiano is a church in Sutri. The church dates from before the 13th century and retains the original wooden ceiling; of interest is the fresco on the high altar depicting the Madonna Enthroned between St. Sebastian and St.

  • santa croce sutri~1350 ftE
    Church

    Santa Croce, Sutri

    7 min walk • The church of Santa Croce is a church in Sutri, at the entrance to the old town for those coming from Rome.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Silvestro?

Nearby attractions include San Rocco, Sutri (4 min walk), San Sebastiano, Sutri (5 min walk), Santa Croce, Sutri (7 min walk), Santa Maria del Tempio, Sutri (8 min walk).

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