Oratorio di Mocchirolo, Lentate sul Seveso, Italy

The Oratory of Saint Stephen (Oratorio di Mocchirolo) a Roman Catholic chapel in Mocchirolo. The Romanesque style building was completed in 1377. The interior walls of the church once contained frescos that were removed and transferred to be housed the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan. The frescos currently appear in apse are the reproduction of the original.

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Stefania Chiappini (6 months ago)
Wonderful Oratory. In addition to the frescoes, a unique bell tower, triangular in shape, is particularly noteworthy. Let the Oratorio di.Mocchirolo association open up and tell you the story: you won't regret it!

Patrizia Di Giuseppe (12 months ago)
An oratory built on a plateau surrounded by courtyards. Inside there are reproductions of 14th century frescoes. The originals are in the Brera art gallery.

Claudio. bike.63 (# Fulmy #) (20 months ago)
Characteristic church in an ancient village on a hill ??‍??‍??‍♀️?‍♀️?️?

Giulio Cainarca (2 years ago)
Unfortunately closed

Rolando Belluco (3 years ago)

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