Church of Sant'Orso, Aosta

This intriguing church is part of a still-operating monastery. The church dates back to the 10th century but was altered on several occasions, notably in the 15th century, when the ruling family ordered the original frescoes to be painted over and a new, lower roof installed.
Adjoining the church are the cloisters and the palace. Under the church is the crypt where it is believed the saint was buried.
The mosaic (under glass) was unearthed during excavations to try finding the saint's body. Our guide tells us about the secret encrypted messages in the mosaic.Read more