Chiesa di Sant Andrea Brunate |
Landmark |
| About & History: According to a tradition, the primitive building arose in the years around 1340 when Elena and Andreola Pedrali retired to a land of their property near a chapel and founded a monastery dedicated to Sant'Andrea. Documents testify to the existence of this monastery and the foundation of the church in the previous era: in 1300, according to some, still before the second (in 1246 the Milanese abducted the abbot of Sant'Abbondio and led him through the forests of Sant'Andrea - It is not quite clear whether this location should be identified with Brunate). Probably, though, a place of worship had to exist in the 6th century.
The original construction, however, underwent modifications and extensions over the centuries: early works are documented in the fifteenth century following the intervention of Blessed Maddalena Albrici; Subsequently, in 1654, by order of the bishop of Como was almost completely rebuilt and in subsequent years were the decorative interventions that affected him. In addition, between 1927 and 1932, a central body was added to the west due to the considerable increase in the number of the faithful. |
| Star Scale:
Unrated |
Cost Scale:
Unindicated |
| Address: Chiesa di Sant Andrea Brunate, Brunate, CO, Italy |
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| Added on: 2016-04-04 22:48:53 |
Last Update: 2017-05-10 13:45:10 |
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