The Church of San Rocco in Miola di Pinè, a hamlet of Baselga di Piné, dates back to the 16th century and has always been an important religious centre for the local community. The first documented mention of a place of worship dedicated to the saint dates back to 1537, whilst in 1546 the church was consecrated by the Archbishop of Uppsala, Olao Magno, during his time at the Council of Trent.
Over the centuries, the building underwent various extensions and alterations: in the 17th century, the sacristy was added, later demolished, whilst in the 18th century the bell tower was raised and a new floor was laid in the church. In 1910, the church was granted curial status and, shortly afterwards, a new religious building designed by Natale Tommasi was constructed alongside the original structure. The latter was retained and converted into the sacristy of the new church, which was blessed in 1914, consecrated in 1927 and elevated to parish status in the same year.
During the war, in 1944, various parts of the building were decorated, particularly the apse area and the façade. In the second half of the 20th century, work was carried out to adapt the building for liturgical use, followed by further conservation restoration work begun in 2009, which also involved the structural reinforcement of the bell tower.
Inside, the church houses a fine decorated Baroque wooden altar, a testament to the artistic richness and popular devotion that have characterised its history over the centuries.
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