Umbria e Cultura

The medieval church of Santa Croce dei Conti in Sassoferrato

6 Agosto 20204 Agosto 2020 umbriaecultura

Between east and west and sacred and profane symbols, the abbey of Santa Croce dei Conti Atti in Sassoferrato fascinates with its history and appearance. Probably a Templar garrison, the exact dating of the foundation of the church of Santa Croce is not known: a first thesis refers it to the Counts Atti, dating back to 1100, while a document…

The Knights Templar in Umbria: the church of San Bevignate

8 Maggio 202025 Maggio 2020 umbriaecultura

The church of San Bevignate in Perugia is a very precious and rare testimony of the presence of the Templars in this region. The order of the Knights Templar has always exerted an immense charm. The story of the powerful knight monks, whose original task was to defend pilgrims going to the Holy Land, has always given rise to mysteries…