Itinerary through the Churches of Friuli Venezia Giulia
From 25 October 2025 to 15 March 2026
On the centenary of Renzo Tubaro’s birth, the distributed section of the exhibition dedicated to sacred art aims to highlight the artist’s most authentic and profound bond with his homeland. The frescoes created in the churches of the Middle Friuli area and in other communities of the Region bear witness to a continuous dialogue with spirituality and with the lives of the people: a body of work which, though rooted in tradition, was able to embrace a modern language, capable of uniting devotion and artistic sensitivity.
Drawing attention to these pictorial cycles means not only enhancing a fundamental part of Tubaro’s production, but also acknowledging the commitment of the communities that have carefully preserved them. The Municipality of Codroipo wishes to thank the municipalities and parishes that accepted the proposal to include their sites in the extended exhibition network, hosting informative panels and making the works available for visits and opportunities for further study.
THE CHURCHES INVOLVED IN THE INITIATIVE
Goricizza (1949), Parish Church of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle: The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew (ceiling of the nave), The Four Cardinal Virtues (pendentives).
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (approx.), Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., during services.
Gradiscutta di Varmo (1951), Parish Church of Saint George: Saint George and the Dragon (ceiling of the nave).
Opening hours: A weekend dedicated to visiting the frescoes will be announced soon. The sketches of the frescoes can be viewed at the Varmo Town Hall during opening hours: Monday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
San Daniele del Friuli (1953–1954), Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Strada: The Visitation, The Adoration of the Shepherds, Jesus among the Doctors in the Temple, The Workshop of Nazareth, The Assumption of the Virgin, The Coronation of Mary, Musician Angels (vaults of the presbytery); The Four Evangelists, three biblical figures, The Annunciation, The Wedding at Cana (walls of the presbytery).
Opening hours: Every day 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Castions di Strada (1954), Parish Church of Saint Joseph: Saint Cyril, Bishop, Proclaims the Divine Maternity of Mary during the Council of Ephesus; Pope Pius IX Proclaims the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception; Saint Bernard Writes the Praises of Mary; Pope Pius XII Proclaims the Dogma of the Assumption (ceiling).
Opening hours: Every day 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Rizzolo (1952, 1955–1957), Parish Church of Saints Hilary and Tatian: The Annunciation (triumphal arch); The Workshop of Nazareth, The Adoration of the Magi (side apses); The Crucifixion (rear apse wall); The Risen Christ (dome of the presbytery); The Holy Women at the Tomb, The Sacrifice of Melchizedek, groups of centurions (pendentives).
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (visits are not allowed during ceremonies).
Codroipo (1958), Parish Church of Saint Mary Major: The Assumption of the Virgin (apse lunette).
Opening hours: Every day 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fagagna (1959), Town Hall (formerly the Convent of the Sisters of the Holy Child Mary): Angel with Thurible, Musician Angel (detached frescoes).
Opening hours: Monday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / 5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Caneva di Tolmezzo (1960), Parish Church of Saint Nicholas: Musician Angels (apse dome), Evangelists (pendentives), Pietà (apse lunette).
Opening hours: Every day 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ribis (1962), Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Mount Carmel: The Virgin Mary Hands the Scapular to the Devotees (ceiling of the nave).
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (visits are not allowed during ceremonies).
Billerio (1966), Parish Church of Saint James the Apostle: The Transfiguration (ceiling of the nave).
Opening hours: Sunday 8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., during the service.
