Hermitage of San Germano
| Hermitage of San Germano | |
|---|---|
Eremo di San Germano | |
 View of the hermitage | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Province | Province of L'Aquila |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Location | |
| Municipality | Pacentro |
| State | Italy |
| Architecture | |
| Groundbreaking | 1428 |
Eremo di San Germano (Italian for Hermitage of San Germano) is an hermitage located in Pacentro, Province of L'Aquila (Abruzzo, Italy).[1]
History
[edit]The hermitage consists of two structures built in different periods: on the right, there is a chapel, while on the left, there is a residential building.[1] The chapel dates back to 1428, as evidenced by the date engraved on the architrave of the portal.[1] The residential structure is later; based on the style of the entrance portal, it likely dates to the 18th or 19th century.[1]
Architecture
[edit]The main facade features the chapel on the right, with its rectangular entrance door, and the residential area on the left, with an arched entrance portal.[1] Almost in the center of the facade is a bell gable.[1]
The chapel has a rectangular plan and is covered by a barrel vault, of which a portion remains above the marble altar.[1] Above the altar is a shrine with the bust of Saint Germano, bishop.[1] On the northeast exterior corner of the church, there are buttresses, presumably added to reinforce the structure after the Maiella earthquake of 1706.[1]
The residential area is partially collapsed, and a wooden covering has been recently constructed to protect the structure.[1] It was presumably used as a shelter for shepherds during transhumance.[1]
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