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BEATA VERGINE del ROSARIO Parish - Art and Culture committee

Preservation and exploitation of the monuments.

F.R.I.S.L. (works already carried out)

Removal of the existing roofing.

Settling of the new roof.

New layings and insulated roofings settling to protect the apse where there are the frescoes by Masolino da Panicale.

Cleaning, strengthening and restoration of the gutters and the little brick-made arches.

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Cleaning, strengthening and protection of the bell tower.

Works planned for the future

• Continuation of the strenghtening operations, including the Baptistery with the frescoes of Masolino da Panicale.

• Realisation of a room for artistic and educational exhibitions in the nineteen century theatre close to the Collegiata.

• Realization of a small tourist reception hall provided with a bathroom for disabled people, a ticket office and educational material. A contribution of 36152 Euro was given by the Province of Varese.

• Opening of routes inside the Collegiata and along its walls not enjoyable yet.

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