Discover Supino: Churches, Archaeology and Santa Serena

Supino brings together Baroque churches, archaeological remains and the Santa Serena plateau as distinct themes to consider when planning your trip. When choosing a destination based on cultural and landscape interests, you can explore church architecture and religious heritage, ancient architectural and artistic details, and a mountainous landscape with nature trails.

Churches and Religious Heritage

The Chiesa di San Nicola was built by Abbot Merlino by 1774. Its Baroque interior includes four side chapels. The Chiesa di San Pietro Apostolo was completed in 1786 and is considered an outstanding example of Baroque architecture in southern Lazio. Their shared connection to the Baroque is expressed in different ways: at San Nicola, the interior and its chapels are the defining features; at San Pietro Apostolo, the emphasis is on its architectural standing in southern Lazio. This gives you two different perspectives on church architecture: the design of an interior and the importance of a building within regional architecture.

Another religious feature is an 18th-century circular church that is the centre of the cult of S. Cataldo. This church adds another aspect to the history of buildings and styles, one that can be understood through its distinctive form and religious role.

Archaeology in Supino

The Area Archeologica in Supino includes the remains of a private bathhouse. These include mosaics and opus sectile floors; the archaeological remains are dated to the first half of the 2nd century AD. This site can therefore be understood in terms of the building’s function, its decoration and its date. The frigidarium contains a large mosaic depicting Neptune on a quadriga drawn by hippocamps. This image adds a specific artistic focus to the building remains. The Area Archeologica is located at La Cona del Popolo, below Supino’s historic centre. This location helps place the site within Supino.

The contrast in dates offers another perspective on Supino’s cultural history: the archaeological remains take you back to the first half of the 2nd century AD, while the churches are associated with building works in the 18th century. Ancient and Baroque points of reference thus stand side by side.

Santa Serena and the Nature Trails

Santa Serena is an extensive plateau in the mountainous landscape of the Supino area. Nature trails lead there and start in the upper part of Supino, near Fonte Pisciarello. The starting point and destination are clearly distinct: the trails begin near the spring in the upper part of town and lead to the plateau. The old spring Fonte Il Pisciarello is also in Supino. Unlike the churches and the Area Archeologica, the focus here is on the landscape and nature trails. Conditions on nature trails can change; check the current situation before your visit.

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