Parish Church of Saint Martin the Bishop

Itinerari nel Rojale

Exterior - Bell Tower

The Church of Saint Martin the Bishop was built in the centre of Zompitta in 1955, based on a design by architect Pietro Zanini

The main façade is articulated by four Doric pilasters surmounted by a pediment. At the centre opens a lintelled portal, above which a bracket supports a statue of Saint Martin, together with a small rose window. Two volutes connect the façade to the lateral wings. 

The detached bell tower, located to the north of the façade, features narrow slit openings, horizontal string courses and clock faces. The square bell chamber, with single round-arched openings, is crowned by a balustrade with small columns and topped by an octagonal lantern. The square roof has eight curved slopes and is surmounted by a hammered copper angel designed by the sculptor Giovanni Rampogna.

Interior

The church, built on a Latin cross plan, has lateral arms covered by coffered vaults supported by columns and pillars. The deep presbytery, separated by a triforium, is surmounted by a false dome resting on four large arches and ends in a semicircular apse with a frescoed semi-dome. The sacristy adjoins the southern side. The counter-façade features two enclosed side chapels, the northern one housing the baptismal font.