Experts' Choice Award Chiesa di San Fermo
What the experts agree on
San Fermo's most distinctive feature is its unique dual-church structure—a 13th-century Gothic church built directly atop an 11th-century Romanesque basilica—making it one of northern Italy's finest examples of Romanesque architecture with impressive
“The present church was begun in the 12th century in the Romanesque style; its later additions are mostly Gothic.”
– Fodor's
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"On the foundations of an edifice devoted to the martyrs Saint Firmanus and Saint Rustico, the Benedictine monks built San Fermo Maggiore in the 11C, designed as two distinct superimposed churches." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Not only is Sant'Anastasia attractive but it contains several masterpieces." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Built on a basilica type plan, this is one of the most attractive Romanesque churches in northern Italy." Full review
