Lupia: Church of the Assumption, Festivals and Old Streets

Church and Townscape

Lupia is known for its church history, religious festivals and a route across the Ponte di Annibale. If you are planning your trip to Italy around specific historical points of reference, the history of the Church of the Assumption begins with a precisely dated construction phase: construction began with the laying of the foundation stone on September 17, 1580. The Church of the Assumption is located in Lupia, a hamlet of Scigliano, and has a typical Romanesque floor plan with a nave and two side aisles. It was consecrated by Bishop Mons. Monaco on May 2, 1610. Bishop Gianjacopo Palemonio was buried in the church.

The townscape of Lupia includes stone portals and old streets. Together with the Church of the Assumption, they offer culturally interested travelers several specific points of interest for travel planning that considers architecture and local history together.

Religious Festivals and Customs

The religious festivals in Lupia include the Feast of the Assumption on August 15 and the Feast of Saint Anthony on June 13. The Feast of Saint Anthony is preceded by thirteen days of recited rosaries and litanies. During the Quindicina for the Feast of the Assumption, children in Lupia are brought to the church in special garments to give thanks for a favor received or to say a votive prayer. If you include religious traditions in your travel planning, June 13 and August 15 offer two clearly dated occasions. In Lupia’s annual calendar, the two festival dates fall in different months, on June 13 and August 15. The forms of prayer range from recited rosaries and litanies to votive prayer.

Ponte di Sant’Angelo and the Route across the Ponte di Annibale

The Ponte di Sant’Angelo in Contrada Lupia in the Scigliano area is a single-arch bridge with just one span. Due to a popular but historically inaccurate attribution, it is also referred to there as the Ponte di Annibale. The alternative SP70 route from Altilia to Lupia crosses the Ponte di Annibale. Near the Ponte di Sant’Angelo are the ruins of an old church dedicated to Saint S. Angelo. In a single-arch bridge, the span denotes the section that the arch bridges between its two supports.

Landscape and Cuisine around Scigliano

The forests around Scigliano offer trails and scenic views. Traditional dishes of the municipality of Scigliano include Chinulille, which are prepared with walnuts, honey, raisins and spices.

Accommodation in Lupia

Borgo Ospitalità is a hostel on Via Sant’Antonio in Scigliano (Lupia).

More Destinations

If you would like to compare other places in Italy in addition to Lupia, you can find Mormanno, Spezzano Albanese, Rossano Stazione, Castroregio, Civita, San Marco Argentano, Cerchiara Di Calabria and Marcellina here.

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