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Parish of St. Felix in Pincis — Cimitile
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Parish of St. Felix in Pincis

The prepositural church of St. Felix in Pincis was built in the late 1700s and early 1800s by Provost Cipriano Rastelli to a design by Neapolitan architect Gaetano Barba. The work, financed by the prince of Cimitile Gaetano Albertini, began in 1791 and involved the demolition and...

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Parish of St. Felix in Pincis — Cimitile, Italy.

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The prepositural church of St. Felix in Pincis was built in the late 1700s and early 1800s by Provost Cipriano Rastelli to a design by Neapolitan architect Gaetano Barba. The work, financed by the prince of Cimitile Gaetano Albertini, began in 1791 and involved the demolition and adaptation of some of the structures of the basilica of San Felice; it was completed, after various vicissitudes, before 1806. Rastelli's successors restored the building several times, equipping it with new furnishings. In the aftermath of the 1980 earthquake, the church remained closed until 1990. The facade consists of fine pilasters with Ionic capitals, a large arch and molded cornices. The interior, characterized by alternating half-columns and pilasters with Ionic capitals, is adorned with molded cornices, large arches, blind balustrades, and elegant festoons reflecting the neoclassical style of the late 1700s. The floor, made of white marble, replaced the old terracotta one in the 1950s. The nave is covered by a wide cross vault supported by four barrel vaults.

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The church was built in the late 1700s and early 1800s, with construction beginning in 1791 under Provost Cipriano Rastelli. It was designed by renowned Neapolitan architect Gaetano Barba and financed by the prince of Cimitile Gaetano Albertini, with completion achieved before 1806.
The interior reflects the neoclassical style of the late 1700s, featuring alternating half-columns and pilasters with Ionic capitals, molded cornices, large arches, blind balustrades, and elegant festoons. The nave is covered by a distinctive wide cross vault supported by four barrel vaults.
Yes, the church was significantly affected by the 1980 earthquake and remained closed for restoration until 1990. After reopening, the building has been maintained with the marble floor replaced in the 1950s and various restoration work by Rastelli's successors.
The facade showcases fine pilasters with Ionic capitals, a large central arch, and molded cornices that exemplify the neoclassical design. These elegant elements create an impressive entrance that reflects the refined architectural style of the late 1700s.
The church is now open to visitors after being closed from 1980 to 1990 due to damage sustained in the earthquake. The building has been fully restored and maintained, making it accessible to those interested in experiencing its neoclassical architecture and historical significance.

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