Built between 1734 and 1745 to a design by architect Benedetto Margariti da Manduria, the Church of the Scolopian Fathers of Alatri is a specimen of 18th-century art that fascinates with its complexity and beauty.
The building, dedicated to the Marriage of the Virgin, features a typically Borrominian architectural scheme and a travertine facade decorated with a wide tympanum and a single entrance portal, reflecting the aesthetics of eighteenth-century art.
The interior of the church, characterized by a Greek-cross plan and covered by a large hemispherical dome, houses works of art of considerable interest. Prominent among these are the 18th-century paintings by Benedetto Mora and Carmine Spinetti, including the majestic high altarpiece depicting the Marriage of the Virgin.
The side altars include a fine painting depicting the Crucifixion and an 18th-century work depicting St. Joseph Colasanzio, founder of the order of the Scolopians. Finally, do not miss the painting in the sacristy of the Caravaggio school depicting St. Jerome.
Visit the Church of the Scolopian Fathers in Alatri, a unique experience of art and history that gives an authentic immersion in the charm of the 18th century.
