other places of interest
Church of Rugolo
The ancient parish church of San Giorgio boasts ancient Longobard origins, linked to the veneration of Saint George the Martyr. Its origins can be traced back to the early fourteenth century, as there are records of it as a ‘Pieve’ belonging to the Patriarchate of Aquileia; however, remains of much older structures have been found in the chancel, possibly belonging to a chapel that may have stood within the old Lombard fortification.
The most important cycle of frescoes, located in the chancel, dates back to the 16th century and depicts stories from the Old and New Testaments, by Andrea Da Treviso. By the same artist is the beautiful Annunciation found on either side of the triumphal arch separating the nave from the chancel.
Dating from a later period but perfectly preserved is the large fresco of St George and the Dragon, a 16th-century work by an unknown artist. Also fascinating, on the exterior, are the Gothic arches supporting the cornice and, above all, the main entrance portal, skilfully decorated by the Czech master Stepan Zavrel.






