Church of San Giorgio in Gogna in Vicenza

The Church of San Giorgio in Gogna in Vicenza: opening days and times, the collection of works of art, the history of the building, useful information for arriving and for visiting the monument.

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Church of San Giorgio in Gogna - Viale Fusinato, 115 - Vicenza

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Church of San Giorgio in Gogna in Vicenza

San Giorgio in Gogna è uno degli edifici di culto più antichi della città di Vicenza. Deriva il suo nome dall'utilizzo di carcere a cui fu destinata nell'Ottocento. La Chiesa si trova nella zona restrostante la stazione ferroviaria, alle pendici del Monte Berico, in Via Arnaldo Fusinato 115.

Architectural description of the Church of San Giorgio in Gogna

The church has a single nave plan with a stone facade characterized by a strong two-colour scheme in which the two openings are inserted: the simple portal with a round arch and the upper oculus. The building has a Romanesque gabled roof.

The interior with exposed beam ceiling has a semicircular apse internally and polygonal externally; on the inner wall of the counter-façade you can admire the altarpiece by Alessandro Maganza (1556-1630) depicting the Apparition of the Virgin to Vincenza Pasini, raging the plague in Vicenza between 1426 and 1428.

The small church was damaged by the bombings of the Second World War; in fact, the current appearance is the result of a faithful and precious exegetical reconstruction.

History of the Church of San Giorgio in Gogna

It is hypothesized that the building originates from a Lombard medieval sacellum dating back to the 8th century, which was later transformed to give rise to the current medieval architectural form.
In any case, a document dating back to 983 mentions it when the bishop of the city handed it over to the Benedictine Order, which was already established in the Basilica of Saints Felice and Fortunato, which undertook to reclaim the land Sancti Georgi cum capella.

From the mid-13th century until 1630, San Giorgio in Gogna was used as a lazaret for the hospitality and "cure" of plague victims; however, the current name derives from its use as a prison in later times.

Information for visiting the Church of San Giorgio in Gogna

Style: 8th century, Medieval.
Construction: VIII-X century.
Hours: Monday to Saturday from 9.00 to 19.00. Sundays and holidays from 8.00 to 12.00.
Tickets: ingresso libero.
Phone: +39.0444.323931
Email: non disponibile.
Web: Chiesa di San Giorgio in Gogna