Discovering the churches of Bormio - Church of the Holy Crucifix

Discovering the churches of Bormio - Free guided tour of the Church of S. Crocifisso organized by the "Volunteers for Culture"

The Church of S.Crocifisso (or of S. Antonio Abate) was built in 1368 and boasts a remarkable quantity and quality of frescoes.

Its name is in honor of the crucifix that the people of Bormio used to carry along the streets of the town on the first Monday of June each year (a tradition dating back to the 14th century). The small sanctuary is characterized by the remarkable quality of the frescoes it houses, although the architectural structure has been altered several times over the centuries. Among the oldest representations are the Flagellation of Christ (dated 1368), the Coronation of Thorns, and The Crucifix.

Today, the church is particularly known for the blessing of animals that takes place on the church's forecourt on January 17 each year, during the feast of S. Antonio Abate.

Details

• Free activity
• Duration of the activity: approximately 40 minutes
• At the end of the visit, it will be possible to attend the Lareit choir performance