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Pieve of Santa Reparata — Terra del Sole
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Pieve of Santa Reparata

Almost certainly of Byzantine origin, the Pieve of Santa Reparata dates back to the sixth century and was the first religious building in the valley to be placed at the service of the countryside, when the medieval town of Castrocaro did not yet exist. For many centuries it enjoy...

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Pieve of Santa Reparata — Terra del Sole, Italy.

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Almost certainly of Byzantine origin, the Pieve of Santa Reparata dates back to the sixth century and was the first religious building in the valley to be placed at the service of the countryside, when the medieval town of Castrocaro did not yet exist. For many centuries it enjoyed prosperity and prestige, until 1609 when the title and benefits were transferred to the building Church of Santa Reparata della Pieve in Terra del Sole. This resulted in the alienation and subsequent use as a farmhouse, which led to serious mutilation of the original ancient building. In fact, the facade was first demolished, thus resizing the entire structure, and in 1818 materials from the apse and aisles were used to erect the bell tower of the new temple. After a careful excavation and restoration works, the parish church was re-consecrated in 2014.

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The Pieve of Santa Reparata dates back to the sixth century and is almost certainly of Byzantine origin, making it the first religious building in the valley dedicated to serving the countryside before the medieval town of Castrocaro even existed. This ancient church played an important role in the spiritual life of the region for many centuries before its decline in the 17th century.
In 1609, the church's title and benefits were transferred to the Church of Santa Reparata della Pieve in Terra del Sole, leading to its abandonment and conversion into a farmhouse. This change resulted in serious damage to the original structure, including the demolition of the facade and the removal of materials from the apse and aisles in 1818 to build a bell tower for the new temple.
After careful excavation and comprehensive restoration works, the parish church was carefully restored to recover its historical integrity and religious significance. The restoration culminated in the re-consecration of the church in 2014, allowing visitors to experience this Byzantine-era structure in its renewed state.
Visitors can see a sixth-century Byzantine church that has been carefully restored, featuring archaeological elements uncovered during excavation and the reconstructed religious spaces including the apse and aisles. The church's architecture reflects both its ancient origins and the various transformations it has undergone through the centuries.
The Pieve was re-consecrated and reopened to the public in 2014 following its restoration, making it accessible for nearly a decade for those interested in Byzantine architecture and early medieval religious history. The 2014 reopening marked the end of a long period of neglect and the beginning of a new chapter for this historically significant structure.

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