We all know Giornico for the stunning San Nicolao church. However, just a few meters away lies San Michele, a smaller, quieter place with a unique secret. While most Christian churches face East, this early medieval gem faces Southwest. Nobody knows exactly why. Plus, inside it holds a stunning Northern gothic altar from 1517. If you love off-the-beaten-path Swiss history, this is for you.
Full story and some pics at the attached link
https://open.substack.com/pub/viandantecurioso/p/san-michele-a-giornico-il-tesoro?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=6nbnko
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Post in English, but link in Italian doesn’t work for me. That’s my feedback.