About Castelbottaccio

The Historical Churches

Castelbottaccio has it's share of beautiful historic churches, Five in total. These holy places are dedicated to Saint Oto, Saint Giusta, Saint Rocco, Madonna of Carmelo, and the oldest and grandest of them all, Holy Mary of Grace (Santa Maria Della Grazie)

Santa Maria Della Grazie

Built in 1178, this ancient church is 846 years old and is the main church of the village

Chiesa di Santa Oto

Rural chapel near the village on the road leading to the Bifernina River, built in 1893 and declared sacred in 1899

Chiesa di Santa Giusta

Rural chapel far from the village, built in the early nineteenth century, features art of Arnaldo De Lisio

Chiesa di Santa Rocco

Located in city center, this 189 year church was built in 1835 on the ruins of Chiesa di Santa Caterina

Madonna del Carmelo

Built at the devotion and expense of Francesco Santillo in 1854, inside features art of Arnaldo De Lisio.

Calvario

Overlooking the village at the highest point, stands three crosses dedicated to father, son, and the holy ghost.