Based on a design by architects Antonio and Stefano De Marchi, the Church of San Tomaso was built between 1822 and 1831. It is characterised by a monumental facade, the lower half of which is actually 16th century stonework taken from the theatre of the Mocenico counts in Belvedere di Cordignano. Construction on the bell tower next to the church began in 1868, based on a design by Giuseppe Vido di Stevena, and was completed in 1921 according to Domenico Rupolo's plan. The interior, with a single nave and six side chapels, features abundant decorations on the walls and a vaulted ceiling embellished by coffers. In addition to the 18th century altars and the wonderful frescoes depicting the Fallen Angels and the Coronation of the Virgin by Giovanni De Min, follower and friend of Canova, the church boasts fine works of art from the 16th to 20th centuries that were originally found in the old parish church of Santa Lucia in Castello. The triptych by Francesco da Milano depicting St. Roch between St. Sebastian and St. Nicholas (1512), and the Incredulity of St. Thomas, detable to the 18th century, are worth mentioning. The 16th-17th century triptych depicting an Enthroned Virgin Mary and Child with Saint Lucy and Saint Florian is by a Venetian painter. The late 16th-century painting of the Trinity has been attributed to Giuseppe Moretto, and probably was inspired by a similar painting by Il Pordenone for the Duomo of San Daniele del Friuli. The baptismal font (1558) is worth noting also, thanks to its colourful Renaissance-style wooden cover.

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