Chiesa di Santo Stefano

The church of Fraviano is first mentioned as early as the beginning of the thirteenth century, but for news of major works we have to wait four centuries: the documents say that it was rebuilt in 1638, with significant changes, including the stucco ornaments of the left side chapel.

About a hundred and fifty years later the paving of the hall was redone, and local stone was used for it, taken from the Tonale area. Later the roofs were restored, the church was enlarged by creating arches at the beginning of the nave, and the new sacristy was built; the loggia leaning against the façade, with its external staircase, dates from 1868. In 1909 the church was given the status of parish church.

Between 1915 and 1918 it was heavily damaged: the roof caught fire, the apse suffered serious lesions, and the stained-glass windows were lost. The years just after the war brought many restorations, including the opening of a passage between the original sacristy and the new presbytery; between 1965 and 1968 the high altar and the balustrades were demolished.