Portacomaro

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Portacomaro borders the following municipalities: Asti, Calliano, Castagnole Monferrato, and Scurzolengo.

Main sights

Well-preserved apsidal frescos[1] can be found in the romanesque church of St. Peter [2] (first recorded in 1130 AD).[3] Formerly occupied by a monastic community, the chancel sides are decorated with figures of St. Bernard and St. Sebastian. The central section of tripartite rear wall of the sanctuary (probably the oldest) features a deisis (Crucifixion with Virgin and the beloved disciple, St. John), figures of St. Andrew are to the right, St. Agatha (kneeling) and St Peter to the left.

People

References

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  1. St Peter with keys stands to the right of altar apse fresco
  2. Tourist information page of the local Municipal Government of Portacomaro (current custodians of the historic cemetery and deconsecrated chapel)
  3. Architectural cut-away sketch of Chiesa di San Pietro, online feature at Valle versa de Astigianta website

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