Ex Ospedale San Sebastiano

Among the historic streets of Correggio stands the Ex Ospedale San Sebastiano, the town's ancient hospital whose origins date back to the 17th century.

The construction was promoted by the Confraternita di San Sebastiano (Confraternity of Saint Sebastian), thanks to property acquisitions, bequests, and the donation of a plot of ruined houses (guasto di case) by the Duke of Modena. Erected starting in 1685 in the southern part of the city, the complex was completed over the course of the following century.

The Baroque-style complex features its main facade facing what is now Via Marconi, with one side bordering Piazza Castello and the northwestern elevation overlooking Via del Carmine. Above the main entrance doorway, the inscription "Aegrotantium saluti" (To the health of the sick) can still be seen—a lasting emblem of the building's historical healthcare and charitable mission.

Originally, the hospital featured two large, separate wards for men and women, built around a central oratory that was also accessible to the general public. Today, the Ex Ospedale San Sebastiano continues its original function, housing the services of the modern Correggio Hospital and keeping alive its long tradition of community care by blending history, architecture, and social commitment within a single facility.