San Domenico, Recanati
The San Domenico is a Roman Catholic church located in the town limits of Recanati, province of Macerata, in the region of Marche, Italy.
History
The Dominicans arrived in Recanati soon arter 1272, and began construction of a church and monastery. The latter no longer exists. This church was first completed in the 14th century presumably at the site of an earlier pagan Roman temple. The brick facade has mullioned windows in Gothic style. It was rebuilt in the early 18th century, and had further refurbishments.[1]
The interior is said to hold a relic of the Holy Cross transported here by Peter of Verona. The first altar on the left has a fresco depicting St Vincent Ferrer (1513) by Lorenzo Lotto. It is faced by a terracotta statue of St Sebastian by Torregiani.
The portal of the church, made of white Istrian stone, was designed by Giuliano da Maiano. it resembles that of the contemporary church of Sant'Agostino in town. Nearby the church on a rise of the street to the right of the church is the 16th century Porta San Domenico, one of the thirteen gates of the town.[2]
References
- ↑ Marche Beni Culturali, Gothic intinerary.
- ↑ Province of Macerata Tourism, entry on church.