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Cappellina XIII - Sepoltura di S. Giuseppe

Via Domenico Longo

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Cappellina XIII - Sepoltura di S. Giuseppe

The Cappellina XIII - Sepoltura di S. Giuseppe is a Catholic chapel located in Laino Borgo, Italy.

Overview

  • Dedicated to the burial of Saint Joseph, this small chapel is an important part of the Sacro Monte di Laino Borgo complex.

No specific construction year is available for the Cappellina XIII - Sepoltura di S. Giuseppe. However, it is believed to date from the 16th century, as part of the larger Sacro Monte di Laino Borgo complex, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003.

History

  • No specific construction year is available for the Cappellina XIII - Sepoltura di S. Giuseppe.
  • However, it is believed to date from the 16th century, as part of the larger Sacro Monte di Laino Borgo complex, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003.

Architecture

The chapel's architectural style is Baroque, with a small, rectangular structure featuring a single nave and a simple altar.

The interior walls are adorned with frescoes depicting scenes from the life of Saint Joseph, including his burial and ascension into heaven. Two angels are also depicted on the wall, according to the chapel's description.

Location

The Cappellina XIII - Sepoltura di S. Giuseppe is located at Via Domenico Longo in Laino Borgo, Italy.

Notable Features

Organ and Bells Information

Unfortunately, no specific information is available about the chapel's organ or bells.

Heritage Status

The Cappellina XIII - Sepoltura di S. Giuseppe is part of the larger Sacro Monte di Laino Borgo complex, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003.

Visiting Information

No specific opening hours are available for the chapel. However, it can be visited as part of the Sacro Monte di Laino Borgo complex, which is open to visitors during certain times of the year.

Notable Artworks or Relics

The chapel's frescoes and angels are notable artworks within the complex. Saint Joseph is depicted asleep on one wall, while two little angels adorn another section of the interior.

Details

NameCappellina XIII - Sepoltura di S. Giuseppe
CityLaino Borgo
CountryItaly
Coordinates39.965324, 15.954717
Current usePart of a religious complex