Church of San Giacomo

Built approximately in year 1100. The church is dedicated to San Giacomo Maggiore.

Address and contacts

Via Chiesa di Fodico, 5 - 42028 Poviglio
Phone 0039 0522 960081

How to get there

See the indication to reach Poviglio

Historical notes

The inscription above the portal dates the church to year 1100.
Restoration and extension works were carried out in 1763, when the façade was reconstructed in Classical style.
The bell tower, sacristy, and choir were built in their present form in 1885.
The church contains a wealth of Baroque stuccos and a crucifix from the school of Guido Reni.
The side chapels were added several centuries after first building of the church.

Useful Links

Holy masses