Trezzo sull'Adda
Churches and Monasteries
Churches and Monasteries
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In Trezzo Sull'adda, beyond the [St. Gervaso and Protaso's Provost church](/wiki/Chiesa_dei_Santi_Gervasio_e_Protasio_%28Trezzo_sull%27Adda%29 "Chiesa dei Santi Gervasio e Protasio (Trezzo sull'Adda)"), that was built in 1362 but with clear references to the Romanesque style; there are other important places of prayers. In effect there are:

\-Cappella dei morti delle cave (The chapel of the Death in the Quarries ) 
It is considered a consecrated building for locals. During the terrible epidemic of 1629, this place was adapted as a lazaretto to shelter the sick and to bury those who did not recover. This building, now in precarious condition, has a quadrangular chamber, added in 18th century to the smaller and lower original chapel, along with the altar. On the simple façade it is possible to notice some parts of an eighteenth\-century fresco representing the death in an allegory of vanitas of worldly goods.chiese e monasteri, luoghi di culto e preghiera, 2003, p. 24\-25

\-Abbazia di San Benedetto ( Saint Benedict's abbey ) 
This place wasn't an enormous convent, but it was only a simple and pretty abbey. Even long centuries of neglect and dereliction did not destroy the original features of this ancient monastic buildings. In fact, it is possible to see them even though rustic buildings were added to the boundary wall and in the interior of the large garden at different times. The chapel of the ancient Benedict's abbey is a nearly quadrangular chamber with two lateral wings like transeat. The romantic relief over the small door is very important.chiese e monasteri, luoghi di culto e preghiera, 2003, p. 43\-45

\-Chiesa di San Rocco ( Saint Rocco's Church ) 
Compared to other churches in Trezzo, that of Saint Rocco overcame all the storms of history, including the urban reshuffle that recently took place around it. Its origin isn't sure and seems is very ancient, its history is very confused. It was founded in 1285\. This small church had a lot of transformations due to its various functions: one example is the hospitality of the naked parishioners who died far from the town, who stop waiting the funeral rite in the parish church. It is a small religious building with only one naves.chiese e monasteri, luoghi di culto e preghiera, 2003


What is the significance of the Romanesque style in the church built in 1362?