Architecture
Sanctuary Madonna dell'Aiuto
Gorgonzola's oldest religious building, located in St. Peter's Square, in the heart of the historic center
This church was formerly dedicated to Saint Peter and was probably part of the Umiliati convent complex. It would appear to be the oldest church in the town, however, as the sacristy and bell tower are integrated into the houses in the adjacent courtyard. It was later dedicated to Our Lady of Help because the Bishop of Bobbio, who spent his holidays in Gorgonzola (or so oral tradition has it), brought the current painting that hangs above the high altar: a reproduction of the Madonna venerated in a large sanctuary in Bobbio.
Inside: a fine 17th-century marble altar, flanked by colored plaster statues of Saints Peter and Paul. The church has undergone a beautiful restoration and has been enriched with a finely crafted wooden Stations of the Cross. As a reminder of centuries past, only a faded painting remains, inscribed with "Saint Jacob," known as the protector of the cloistered Servite order.
The square, redone in recent years, creates an intimate atmosphere and is faithful to an old deed in the name of Mr. Agostino Massara from 1821 who, upon purchasing the complex, then committed to donating the church and its annexes, including the square, to the Municipality of Gorgonzola.
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