Basilica di Santa Giulia, Bonate Sotto

Really suggestive place. Romanesque apse with capitals and decorative anthropomorphic figures and remains of the perimeter walls that surround an old cemetery

An architectural monument, which, unfortunately, has not been fully preserved. There is a certain atmosphere, perhaps through the cemetery. Worth visiting.

Place Romanesque magico.cattedrale dating back to a period between 1100 and 1200 whose remains were abside.dove c aisles there are now tombe.notevole of the capitals of the bill and some windows dell'abside.l'affresco dates back to 1800

The basilica of Santa Giulia di Bonate Sotto, in the province of Bergamo, of which the apse part remains, was founded at the beginning of the 12th century in that part of the territory that was called Lesina, due to the proximity of the homonymous stream. The foundation There is no certain dating of its foundation, but only indirectly as it derives from the papal correspondence that still exists. A letter from Pope Honorius II dated 14 May 1129 addressed to Bishop Ambrose of Bergamo and to the Chapter of Sant'Alessandro stated among other things ".... concerning the church of Lesina not yet consecrated ...", [1] thus certifying its existence on that date. Other official documents, which are certain due to the historicity of their sources and of a later date, also confirm the existence of the basilica in the first half of the 12th century. However, the initiative and motivation that led to the construction of the basilica remain obscure. The basilica of Santa Giulia was built on an inhabited site called Lesina or Lisina on a plateau not far from the current town of Bonate Sotto, to whose administrative jurisdiction it belongs. Currently its ruin is inserted in the municipal cemetery area and is used as a cemetery chapel. The origin If we have certain, albeit indirect, information on the date of foundation of the basilica, nothing is known of its origin, which is confined to myth. Popular belief has it that it was founded now by the martyr Saint Giulia herself, now by the Lombard queen Teodolinda, but both hypotheses remain legends with no historical value. Both the established period of foundation, the 12th century, and its Romanesque architectural style, conflict with the legendary attributions. The saint, an African martyr, never came to Italy, while Queen Theodolinda concluded her human story in the seventh century, five centuries before the construction of the basilica. It can reasonably be assumed that the basilica was an expression of the pietas of the community of Lesina and at the service of its religious and liturgical needs. The end The violent historical events of the time, the Middle Ages, led to the disappearance and dispersion of the community of Lesina and the consequent decline of the basilica itself, which culminated in the 14th century. In fact, the fate of similar constructions followed which, in Italy and in other countries, had moments of greatness and inglorious end, being reduced to quarries of building material. This was the fate of the basilica of Santa Giulia as it was of many other religious and civil monuments of the time. Interesting ... Thank God ?

Founded in the early twelfth century in the territory called Lisina, due to its proximity to the river of the same name, a very beautiful place just outside the town. Excellent possibility to use the cemetery parking lot.

A very old, 12th-century basilica that underwent many changes over time, until 1809 it was officially converted into the local cemetery. It is a very peaceful place that has a real peace. There are still sporadic Masses inside, and it preserves unique details that time has not destroyed. What is most noticeable is that it has no cover except the altar. For those visiting Bonate Sotto is certainly a place that must be visited.

Surprising and beautiful Romanesque church ruins, well arranged in the cemetery area, near the beautiful Brembo park. It can be visited at any time and is outdoors. Nineteenth-century frescoes inside, well maintained and well managed, congratulations. Apse with a small elevation of dubious taste, but overall it is remarkable. 10 minutes from the A4 Capriate exit.

Small Romanesque basilica in size but very beautiful for its sculpted capitals. Free access.