The church of San Francesco, Lerici

THE CHURCH OF SAN FRANCESCO

The original church of San Francesco dates back to the 13th century, but was later torn down and rebuilt between 1632 and 1636. In the 18th century, the church was restructured and amplified with the addition of a transept. The originally square shaped apse was also made semi-circular. In 1962, the fa�ade was reworked in pink Finale stone, the framework and pilasters made of Carrara marble.
The baroque interior is composed of one aisle and houses a large marble statue of San Francesco, as well as six marble altars mounted with valuable works of art, including two paintings by Domenico Fiasella, Maragliano�s �Dead Christ� and a marble triptych by Domenico Gare. Also to be admired are the Carlone�s �Quattordici Stazione della Via Crucis� and �l�Assunzione della Vergine� by Flemish artist Jean Miel. The chapel houses a table recovered from the legendary shipwreck, �Madonna di Maralunga�, which, according to legend, washed up in Lerici bay. This great event is retold by Spezzan painter Luigi Agretti in a series of frescos painted on the ceiling of the church.

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