A short walk from the museums stands a church dedicated to one of Jesus’ disciples, Saint Bartholomew, who spread Christianity in India and Armenia. It is located on an elevated site overlooking the surrounding landscape. This is a simple Romanesque church, yet its entrance features an impressive carved portal with arches above the door. Inside, one can appreciate the simplicity and humility, with an emphasis on spirit rather than material.

Nearby stands the round watchtower Torre Terzano, once part of the city walls, which hides within it a legend of unrequited love, imprisonment, and a tragic ending…