The Church of San Pietro Apostolo is mentioned in many sources as early as the 13th century, as built on land owned by the Rule or Commune of Oltrerino, but the structure of the current church does not appear to date before the 14th-15th century.
You will indeed notice inside some of the characteristics of the late Gothic churches of Comelico with the strongly projecting buttresses made of porous limestone that suggest the influence of the Roupel family.
The bell tower
Like all churches of the period, San Pietro also features a square-based bell tower, with a bell chamber open by a double window surmounted by a cornice held up ideally by brackets that support the octagonal drum.
Inside
Inside, you will notice a dynamism caused by the alternation of different styles: the two lateral bays, added in the 18th century, are introduced by round arches supported by quadrangular pillars, while if you look higher, near the nave, you will notice the presence of pointed arches characteristic of the Gothic style.
The modifications
Many modifications have taken place over the last 2 centuries: in 1817 the Church was restored, in 1929 the main facade was redone, the two accesses to the side naves were created, and plaques in honor of the fallen of the Great War were added (removed during the restoration of 2002 and now placed at the monument to the alpine soldiers).
During these works, the metal roof was also redone, which appears to be wooden in photographs from the early 1900s.
Curiosities
Inside the church, the altar of S. Lucia, which presents a traditional 18th-century inspired design with rich and elegant decoration, seems attributable to a local artisan workshop; the altarpiece with S. Lucia between S. Pietro and S. Osvaldo, featuring a black wooden frame with ornate carvings and mother-of-pearl, and an oval at the top with oriental scenes, can be traced back to Venetian influences.
This is attributable to the connection of the Poli family to the parish, which was in close relations with the Serenissima during the Candia war.
