Chiesa di San Bartolomeo Apostolo

The Chiesa di San Bartolomeo Apostolo is a church of straightforward dimensions, 57 by 17 metres, with a modest height of ten, divided into three aisles. Its raised presbytery hints at something older beneath: an ancient crypt, uncovered during restoration work in 1996. The load-bearing stone walls and pitched roof are typical of the region’s ecclesiastical architecture, but the real interest lies on the south flank.

Here, a rose window is arranged in three concentric bands: the innermost circles with scrolling foliage, the next with a pattern of three leaves, and the outer ring finished with a projecting, twisted-ribbon motif. Nearby, a walled-up portal presents a double pointed arch, its stonework carefully dressed. The voussoirs are chamfered and carved into acanthus leaves, while the capitals at the arch-springing are decorated with vegetal motifs. As is not uncommon in such buildings, a dwelling unit is also included within the structure, beyond the spaces for public worship.

Description via source. Coordinates and heritage data from the Atika atlas.