The church of Caprile, dedicated to Saint Bartholomew, is one of the oldest in the Agordino region: it was established as a
chapel in 1181, as documented by the inscription on the medallion placed high on the vault which
reads “D.O.M. templum hoc MCLXXXI edificatum, MDCCLXXXII renovatum.”
Over the centuries, it underwent several restoration works that transformed its original Gothic form into
the current Baroque structure.
Dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries are the frescoes, canvases, altars, and sacred furnishings present inside the church.
The organ, dated 1665, is the oldest in Veneto due to its structure and original pipes: it was expertly restored in 2003.
From 1783 is the Stations of the Cross by the painter Carlo Henrici; he is also credited with the altar canvas depicting Saint Bartholomew, and the one depicting Saint Anthony the Abbot, Saint Florian, and Saint John the Baptist. Carlo Henrici settled in Bolzano and mainly operated in the current Trentino-Alto Adige: he arrived in Caprile because at that time the parish of Caprile depended on the Bishop of Bressanone.
The bell tower, with its very high and pointed spire, dates back to the late 15th century, as confirmed by the date inscribed on the large bell, which is 1537.
From 1772 is the flag of great value with the symbol of the Venetian Republic, which is now displayed in the
council chamber of the Municipality of Alleghe.
From 1946 is the artistic nativity scene with wooden figures, created by craftsmen from Ortisei, commissioned by the
population of Caprile to celebrate their survival from a reprisal threatened by German soldiers in
retreat at the end of the Second World War.
