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Church of Saint Antonio Abate, San Daniele del Friuli

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Vividly painted medieval frescoes adorn Church of Saint Antonio Abate, a striking 15th-century structure in the center of the village, nicknamed "The Sistine Chapel of Friuli." Dedicated to the patron saint of butchers, the small church features colorful, well-preserved frescoes by artist Martino da Urbino. Besides the vibrantly painted interior walls, the building also includes a Renaissance-era facade made from Istrian stone and designed by an unknown architect. For travelers who use our online itinerary creator, San Daniele del Friuli holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Church of Saint Antonio Abate and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.

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By ZsuzsannaB211

A must, when you are here. Absolutely beautiful. Small in size, but gives you an idea of how colorful it must’ve been when it was originally built.

A must, when you are here. Absolutely beautiful. Small in size, but gives you an idea of how colorful it must’ve been when it was originally built. more »
By Nicholas H

This tiny, ancient church is dedicated to the patron saint of pig breeders. It features a gigantic series of 15th century frescoes covering the entire apse and part of the side walls, all painted by..... more

This tiny, ancient church is dedicated to the patron saint of pig breeders. It features a gigantic series of 15th century frescoes covering the entire apse and part of the side walls, all painted by..... more »

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By Vesna Milicic

Chiesa di Sant’Antonio Abate (Church of Saint Anthony the Abbot), dating back to the year 1308, and tucked away on a side street, it is dedicated to the patron saint of pork butchers and charcutiers – very appropriate for the town that’s home to Prosciutto di San Daniele! The first known reference to the church dates back to 1308, and there’s a good reason why it’s called the ‘Sistine Chapel of Friuli’ – inside you’ll find a vividly coloured fresco cycle of paintings by Renaissance artist, Pellegrino da San Daniele.

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By Enrico Ferraro

Tiny little church

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