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Narni - Santa Maria Impensole

Narni - Santa Maria Impensole
The church was erected over an older structure, likely once an ancient Roman Temple. It was probably consecrated in 1175, as there is an inscription with this date.

The façade, which stands behind the portico, has three portals, framed by elaborate sculptural stone decorations. Seen over the left door are two eagles. These may reflect the presence of archbishop Christian of Mainz (aka "Christian von Buch") here. He was Barbarossa´s chancellor and imposed a ferocious repression after Narni had risen against Barbarossa.

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