In the quiet town of Cercepiccola, the Church of the Most Holy Savior stands with a quiet elegance that rewards the curious traveler. Originally medieval, the church we see today is shaped by centuries of change. The first major restoration took place in 1742, followed by a significant expansion in 1847, when the interior volume was increased and the original wooden ceiling by Giovanpietro Ferraro was removed.
The building follows a simple rectangular plan, with two long naves and a square apse at the end. The façade is made of local squared stone, with a large semicircular arch framing the portal. Above, three slim windows and a Greek cross-shaped opening bring in light. Two round bas-reliefs on either side of the entrance add a touch of grace.
Inside, visitors are met with sacred masterpieces: a statue of the Immaculate Virgin carved by Paolantonio di Zinno, and a painting of the Transfiguration attributed to Mattia Preti—known as “il Calabrese”—a Baroque painter whose dramatic style speaks volumes.
Next to the church rises its oldest element: the Romanesque bell tower, dating back to the 13th century. Once separate, it is now attached to the church via a small building, but still retains its vertical, three-tiered profile—a reminder of the village’s medieval past.