Art and Culture

The original 5th century church was dedicated to the Apostles, but nothing remains of the ancient construction which was completely rebuilt in the 10th and 11th century; in the same period the imposing square bell-tower was added. The church is characterised by very simple lines; the brick façade has a small mullioned window in the middle. Beneath the high altar, 5th century sarcophagus, clearly visible through a window, the 10th century crypt is of the "oratory" type supported by columns. On the floors, always full of water, there are fragments of mosaics of the original church of Neone: a rather unusual sight. In 1321 the funeral of Dante Alighieri, who was buried near the church, was certainly held here.