Intesa Sanpaolo aids restoration of San Francesco Church in Amatrice

With a donation of more than €6.6 million, Intesa Sanpaolo is supporting the reconstruction and restoration of the Church of San Francesco in Amatrice, which was destroyed by the 2016 earthquake.

The operation, through the Art Bonus, contributes to the rebirth of the territory and its social, economic and cultural fabric, as it allows for the restoration of a masterpiece that is part of its very history and identity.

The Church of San Francesco and its adjoining convent, located in the historical centre of the municipality of Amatrice (RI), constitute the most important historical building complex of the village, dating back to the 14th - 15th century, with a Romanesque-Gothic design.

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The initiative is the result of a Memorandum of Understanding (coordinated by the Struttura Commissariale Sisma 2016) between the Ministry of Culture, the Struttura Commissariale Sisma 2016, the Municipality of Amatrice and Intesa Sanpaolo.

The action taken was also promoted by the Dino and Ernesta Santarelli Foundation.

Work is scheduled for completion in June 2027.

The Art Bonus is a tax credit for cash donations in support of culture and entertainment, as an instrument to support patronage in favour of cultural heritage.