Chiesa di San Bartolomeo

In the lanes below Castello Monforte, the Church of San Bartolomeo preserves a richly carved portal. Its columned portico stands between blind arcades, and the lunette shows Christ blessing with the symbols of the evangelists. The Romanesque church is attested by the 13th century.

Why it matters

San Bartolomeo is one of the Romanesque churches that shape Campobasso's medieval quarter. Its portal concentrates the church's sculptural detail at the entrance and remains a distinctive feature of the borgo.

What to notice

The main portal has a small portico resting on columns and framed by blind arcades. The lunette above is divided into two sections and carved with the Redeemer blessing in the Byzantine manner, accompanied by the symbols of the evangelists. The facade's horizontal crowning rises over the central body. Stone repairs also record the changes that have affected the quarter over time.

Context and history

The church is attested by the 13th century and served the lanes on the western side of the hill. It forms part of the Romanesque group of the borgo, alongside San Giorgio and San Leonardo.