Bevagna - San Michele

Bevagna, known since Etruscian times and part of the Papal States from 778 on, was burnt down by Barbarossa´s troop in 1152, but was even then economically strong enough, to have two churches built in the center of town end of the 12th century. San Michele is one of them.

Here is San Michele´s portal, that has some interesting details.

Carved onto the wooden (not medieval) door are three ornate bull-skulls. The sides are re-used Roman carvings, "christianized" with two crosiers. There are two very rough graffiti - and a signature. This church was designed by sculptors and architects Rodolfo and Binello, who as well created the side portal of the cathedral in Foligno, just 10kms east.