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Museum, 15th century
San Domenico, Argenta
Former Catholic church in Argenta, Italy
Argenta (FE), Emilia-Romagna
At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Period
- Middle Ages, 15th century
- Dedicated to
- Saint Dominic
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 44°37′03″ N, 11°49′50″ E
- Address
- via G. B. Aleotti 46 ‒ Argenta (FE)
History and description
San Domenico is a former-Roman Catholic church located on via G.B. Aleotti #39, in Argenta, a municipality in the province of Ferrara, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Once called the church of Santi Giovanni Battista ed Evangelista, it now serves as the local civic museum (Museo Civico).
History
In 1495 the flagellant Confraternity dei Battuti Bianchi, ceded to monks of the Dominican Order, that had just moved into the town, their oratory (prayer hall), dedicated previously to both Saints John the Baptist and John the Evangelist.
Construction of the brick church in a late-Gothic and early-Renaissance style began in 1522. The church has a single nave with twelve chapels. In the apse are 16th century frescoes by the school of Benedetto Coda, including a scene of the Decapitation of St John the Baptist and a Baptism of Christ. Also painted around the windows of the apse are the four doctors of the church (from left to right, Gregory, Ambrose, Augustine, and Jerome) and the four Evangelists.
The church had some refurbishment in the second half of the 18th century, and underwent restoration in 1973, when it housed for a time local museum displays. It now displays both local paintings and archeologic findings, including a Madonna and Child between Saints Lazarus and Job by Il Garofalo.
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Timeline
- 15th centuryFounded
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Getting there
ArgentaTrain, nearest
900 m as the crow flies
San Domenico, Argentavia G. B. Aleotti 46 ‒ Argenta (FE)
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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- Free 1st Sunday
Frequently asked questions
Where is San Domenico, Argenta?
San Domenico, Argenta is in Argenta, in the province of Ferrara (Emilia-Romagna), Italy. Address: via G. B. Aleotti 46 ‒ Argenta (FE). GPS coordinates: 44.61752, 11.83047.
How old is San Domenico, Argenta?
Wikidata dates it to the 15th century.
What else is there to see near San Domenico, Argenta?
Nearby you’ll find: Delizia di Benvignante (10.4 km away), Torre di Santo Stefano (12.8 km away), Palazzo delle Biscie (13.7 km away).
Sources and licences
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Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 1 photos
- Chiesa di San Domenico (Argenta) 01 — The original uploader was Alessandro86 at Italian Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences