San Sperate, situated at 41 meters above sea level, is famously known as the museum-village. What sets this place apart are the captivating frescoes adorning its streets, created by various contemporary artists, alongside the remarkable sculptures crafted by local artist Pinuccio Sciola.
As you wander through this artistic haven, you’ll be greeted by rows of vibrant citrus and peach orchards, vegetable gardens, and flower nurseries lining your path towards the town center along the banks of rio Concias.
At the heart of San Sperate stands the 16th-century church of San Sperate, designed in a Catalan style featuring a single nave flanked by two chapels on each side. The spacious presbytery with its barrel vault completes the structure comprised of four bays supported by pointed arches.
The history of San Sperate is steeped in antiquity. Evidence from numerous archaeological findings suggests that this village has thrived since ancient times: recent excavations even trace back human settlements to as early as the 18th century BC.
