The Parish Church of Godega di Sant’Urbano, dedicated to Saint Margaret Virgin and Martyr, bears witness to the ancient origins of the local community, dating back to the early centuries of Christianity. The current building is the result of a reconstruction following the severe damage caused by the earthquake of 1936 and the bombings of World War II, which led to the complete destruction of the previous eighteenth-century church.
The new church was built in a more central position compared to the ancient settlement, on the ruins of the noble palace Gabrielli-Benedetti. From the previous church, the belfry, erected in 1831, remains, today the only surviving element and significant historical landmark.
The building features an elegant facade and a bright single nave interior, enriched by four side chapels. Inside, notable artistic works from the old parish church are preserved, including the 16th-century baptismal font and several 18th-century paintings.
Of particular importance is the large altarpiece by Amedeo Giuseppe De Lorenzi, depicting the Martyrdom of Saint Margaret and the Trinity, located in the apse. Completing the artistic path is the triptych of modern taste created by the artist Lino Dinetto, which harmoniously interacts with the historical elements of the building.
