Chiesa di San Lorenzo detta del Purgatorio
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The church of San Lorenzo or del Purgatorio was built between 1650 and 1655, replacing a pre-existing church. The facade is enriched by a baroque portal animated by niches with statues and cartouches in white stone which stands out in the warm color of the tufaceous stone wall facing.
The single nave interior is decorated with stuccoes and paintings. Eight large female figures symbolize the virtues that humanity must follow to achieve salvation: from the right, Meekness, Fortitude, Faith and Justice; from the left Prudence, Charity, Simplicity and Love of God. "
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