Near Lake Bracciano
The churches
Getting married in Bracciano is a great alternative to the chaotic Rome. Those who wish to organize their wedding reception at the Ancient Odescalchi Stables, will have no problems for the choice of church. The territory around Lake Bracciano, rich in history, offers many possibilities and it is easy to choose from the many churches available.The most convenient choice for the newlyweds
SANTA MARIA DEL RIPOSO
After a long restoration, begun about forty years ago thanks to funds raised by the Cultural Association Forum Clodii, has finally been reopened for religious celebrations the refined church of Santa Maria del Riposo. Dating back to the sixteenth century, with frescoes depicting the Marian cycle, the church is located on the slopes of Lake Bracciano, from where it can be admired.Thanks to the consolidated collaboration with the cultural association Forum Clodii, the Ancient Odescalchi Stables can give the opportunity to married couples who wish to celebrate their wedding within this artistic jewel.
The most convenient choice for the newlyweds
SANTA MARIA DEL RIPOSO
After a long restoration, begun about forty years ago thanks to funds raised by the Cultural Association Forum Clodii, has finally been reopened for religious celebrations the refined church of Santa Maria del Riposo. Dating back to the sixteenth century, with frescoes depicting the Marian cycle, the church is located on the slopes of Lake Bracciano, from where it can be admired.Thanks to the consolidated collaboration with the cultural association Forum Clodii, the Ancient Odescalchi Stables can give the opportunity to married couples who wish to celebrate their wedding within this artistic jewel.
San Liberato
In the greenery of a botanical garden, the church dates back to the ninth century. In the external and internal portico it is possible to admire some archaeological finds found during restorations.
Santa Maria Novella
In the medieval village of Bracciano there is the church of Santa Maria Novella, in late baroque style, which borders a former convent in which since 2006 there is the Civic Museum.
CATHEDRAL OF SANTO STEFANO
The Duomo, built around 1200, is located in the village of Bracciano behind the walls that surround the Castle Odescalchi. Nearby there is also the church of the Visitation.
San Lorenzo
A short distance from Bracciano, in the ancient village of Pisciarelli, is the church of San Lorenzo built in the sixteenth century.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
In Trevignano there is the church of the Assumption, which contain the fresco ``Dormition of the Virgin``.
BASILICA OF SAN MICHELE
For a romantic wedding by the sea, the best choice is the bright Basilica of San Michele a Palo Laziale.
Not far from Bracciano
Anguillara
The church of Santa Maria Assunta, commonly known as the Collegiate Church, overlooks the historic centre of Anguillara. On the lakefront there is the delightful seventeenth-century structure of the church of the Madonna delle Grazie, while above a hill, south-west of the village, there is the church of San Francesco in Romanesque style.
Not far from Bracciano
Anguillara
The church of Santa Maria Assunta, commonly known as the Collegiate Church, overlooks the historic centre of Anguillara. On the lakefront there is the delightful seventeenth-century structure of the church of the Madonna delle Grazie, while above a hill, south-west of the village, there is the church of San Francesco in Romanesque style.
There are many churches, so you're really spoilt for choice!
MOVING AWAY FROM THE STABLES A BIT...
Also in the province of Viterbo we find the beautiful basilica of Sant'Elia with its large naves, the church of San Francesco a Sutri, with its characteristic adjoining convent and, in the village of Sassola, the church of Santa Croce dating back to the seventeenth century, where a relic of the Cross of Christ is preserved. There are also the church in the village of Ceri, the chapel in the village of Santa Maria in Galeria and the small church of Isola Farnese.