Museum of Sacred Art
Located next to the parish church of Schilpario, inside the ancient Church of San Rocco, the Museum of Sacred Art preserves religious artifacts dating back over the last four centuries, many of which are still used in today’s liturgy.
This museum offers a unique opportunity to admire not only the beauty of the parish church, its paintings, frescoes, and sculptures, but also an extensive collection of fine vestments, chalices, liturgical furnishings, and books, all testifying to a deep-rooted Christian devotion.
One of the most important artifacts in the museum is the monumental catafalque, an impressive and evocative structure designed as a Christian catechesis on the theme of death. Among the precious relics, visitors can also find items that once belonged to the illustrious Cardinal Angelo Maj, a “famous discoverer” celebrated in a poem by Giacomo Leopardi. The central square of Schilpario is named in his honor.
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