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| The apse of the Immacolata church is founded on part of the Norman fortification wall. | ||
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| Beside it, and in a sad state of disrepair... | ||
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| ...is the convent of S.Francesco founded in 1470. | ||
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| The Church of S.Silvestro, allegedly built on the site of his tomb, also suffered in the 1693 earthquake. | ||
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| The ravages of humidity. | ||
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| The saint's white marble statue. | ||
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| The tomb of a doctor ca 1580 | ||
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| Mediaeval tools. | ||
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| The church and convent of S.Agostino ... | ||
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| ...with cornucopia at the entrance... | ||
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| ...is being carefully restored. | ||
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| Founded in C15th the Carmine church with its distinctive bell tower... | ||
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| ... was expanded into a monastery in the C16th. | ||
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| Early C16th marble statue (painted) Madonna & Child. | ||
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| Parts of wooden beams from the original church. | ||
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| The church was shortened... | ||
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| ...and the baroque altar hidden behind the wall... | ||
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| ...when the monks were expelled by the state in 1866. | ||
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| Remains of a Roman cistern. | ||
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| Even with the well, the cloister is now C20th. | ||
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| Wilh a floral encouragement ... | ||
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| ...photographic exhibitions welcome the visitor. | ||
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