Modena

Chapel of the Duke (Cappelletta del Duca)

Edited by

Daniele Pascale

Places of worship

Other denominations

Cappelletta del Duca / Oratorio di San Geminiano vescovo

Founders

Francesco V

Description

The tiny oratory was built at the behest of Duke Francesco V as thanksgiving for escaping an assassination attempt. It was never completed or consecrated, and was even used as a roadhouse after the Unification of Italy. Only recently has it been recovered and restored.

Useful information

Address

strada statale n. 12 dell'Abetone e del Brennero

Municipality

MEDOLLA

Hamlet

Tre Torri

Province

Modena

Visitability of the place

Visitable only externally

Tourer

https://www.tourer.it/mappa?id=1557