Discover Campochiesa

Campochiesa brings together sacred buildings, Pigato wine production and a landscape between the Centa and the hills. The following aspects provide a concrete framework for your stay.

Churches reflecting different periods

The church of San Giorgio di Campochiesa brings together several historical periods. Its origins date back to the Middle Ages. It was rebuilt and enlarged in the Romanesque period, probably in the 12th century. Its history is also linked to its location along the Via Julia Augusta. Inside, the church preserves a fresco of the Last Judgment dating from 1446. Its origins, the probable date of its rebuilding and the dated fresco are distinct aspects; San Giorgio therefore cannot be reduced to a single year of construction.

A specific road reference is provided for getting there: San Giorgio di Campochiesa can be reached from the Aurelia state road towards Ceriale via a signposted turnoff. This also gives you a practical landmark to help orient your visit to the church.

The church of Saints Fabiano and Sebastiano displays a different form of sacred art. Its main altar dates from 1778 and was moved from the sanctuary of Pontelungo in Albenga. The triumphal arch is decorated with stucco and features almost fully three-dimensional statues of Saints Peter and Paul. The nearly fully sculptural figures appear three-dimensional rather than flat like a relief. Together with the fresco at San Giorgio, they offer a concrete comparison between mural painting and sculptural church furnishings.

The Oratory of the Nativity of San Giovanni il Battista is in the historic centre of Campochiesa; the chapel of San Sebastiano is in the hamlet of Morteo. These are two more sacred buildings, each associated with a different location.

Landscape between the plain and the hills

Campochiesa lies on a strip of plain between the Centa River and the hills. The centre is set in gently rolling, wooded countryside. These features provide two different points of reference: Campochiesa’s location between the river and the hills, and the gently rolling, wooded landscape around the centre. If you would like to include the landscape alongside the churches when deciding what interests you, this offers a distinct focus for your stay.

Pigato and a walking loop

Wine is produced in the fields of Campochiesa, including Pigato. Wine production adds an agricultural dimension to the themes of churches and landscape. For travellers interested in regional products, Pigato offers a specific connection to local production.

One option for a walk is the Anello Peagna-Salea-Campochiesa loop. It can be walked in about half a day and is also considered suitable in winter. The approximate duration is a guide for planning, not a fixed schedule. Check local conditions before setting out. This lets you consider architectural history, landscape, wine production and a walking loop as different focal points for your stay in Campochiesa.

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