THE CHURCH OF THE CARITÀ

Originally dedicated to St. James, the earliest information about it date back to 1233. The original structure was widened around 1421 with the money of Giovanni, Bishop of Camerino, the donations of the faithful and the grants of the Town Council of Tolentino.
In everyday language the Church obtained the name “of the Carità” when, at the beginning of 19^th century, it became the seat of the

Confraternity of the same name. The Church was closed to liturgical worship in 1970, and it is at present used as an auditorium. 
Of great value are the Romanesque portal opening on the façade and the secondary one, surmounted by an ogival arch where tendrils and animal figures of medieval inspiration are intertwined in the Gothic style.

Photo: Giorgio Semmoloni

Photo: Giorgio Semmoloni