The Church of San Michele Arcangelo is a religious building located in the small square of the same name. Its history dates back to at least 987 when it is first mentioned in a papal bull. However, the current building dates back to the 13th century, with subsequent embellishments over the centuries.
The façade of the church features a Romanesque-Pisan style with a decoration of bichromatic marble stripes and finely sculpted capitals. In the center of the façade, there is a deep arched portal adorned with capitals decorated with leaves and human figures. This same decorative motif is repeated in the upper register of the façade.
The interior of the church underwent significant transformations in the 19th century, adopting a neoclassical style. However, valuable works of art still remain. In the presbytery, there is a marble tabernacle from the 15th century, created by a Florentine artist, which houses a Madonna and Child in glazed terracotta by Giovanni della Robbia. In the nave, one can admire a Sacra Famiglia (Holy Family) by Carlo Maratta and a detached fresco attributed to Cenni di Francesco, known as the Madonna del Riscatto (Madonna of Redemption).
Curiosity: An interesting element is the presence of lily-stemmed coats of arms of the Farnese family on the church's façade. These coats of arms indicate the connection between the Farnese family and the building, as well as their influence on its history and decoration.