Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Guastalla

The Oratorio di San Giorgio was mentioned already within the 10th century. As the River Po is not far away, the structure did suffer from numerous flooding over the centuries and so was abandoned, until a hermit resettled here in the 15th century. Restoration works started in 1932, during an excavation a paleochristian carving was unearthed depicting an Agnus Dei. It is dated to the 6th century. Unfortunately the oratory was locked.

The Basilica di San Pietro e Paolo is known since the 9th century, as the erection was funded by Engelberga, the powerful wife of Louis II (aka "Louis the Younger"). Louis II was the King of Italy and Roman Emperor from 844, co-ruling with his father Lothair I until 855, after which he ruled alone. In October 1106 the "Council of Guastalla" took place here. The council was chaired by Pope Paschal II. The dignitaries discussed the relationship to Clement III, the (Anti-)Pope by the grace Henry IV, whom Clement III had crowned Holy Roman Emperor. Another episode of the very long investiture controversy. The friendly gardener, who was cleaning the place, opened the church for us. Mille grazie!

The Basilica di San Pietro e Paolo is known since the 9th century, as the erection was funded by Engelberga, the powerful wife of Louis II (aka "Louis the Younger"). Louis II was the King of Italy and Roman Emperor from 844, co-ruling with his father Lothair I until 855, after which he ruled alone. In October 1106 the "Council of Guastalla" took place here. The council was chaired by Pope Paschal II. The dignitaries discussed the relationship to Clement III, the (Anti-)Pope by the grace Henry IV, whom Clement III had crowned Holy Roman Emperor. Another episode of the very long investiture controversy.