The small oratory dedicated to the Sacred Heart was built by the nun Orsolina Caterina Raffi, adjacent to her home, in the 1920s for her own spiritual needs. According to the owner's will, between the 1960s and 1970s the oratory became the property of the Parish of Camaiore. The gabled façade, entirely plastered, is inspired by the post-modern language, freely combining Gothic and Romanesque elements. The fresco depicting the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the ogival frame above the entrance is of good workmanship. The interior is very simple, in 2008 some restoration work was carried out, including the redoing of the roof.
Facade
The gabled façade, entirely plastered, is articulated by an architectural layout in painted mortar that declines Romanesque and Gothic elements according to the post-modern language. Corner pilasters enclose the façade and a series of ogival hanging arches decorates the lines of the eaves. In the center opens the entrance portal, with plaster frames, concluded by a cymatium and surmounted by an ogival lunette with the effigy of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The entrance is flanked by two ogival single-lancet windows placed at eye height.
Plant
The building has an almost square plan shape and is oriented from south to north with the entrance in the latter position; the interior has a single hall.
Presbytery
The presbytery is located in the final part of the hall and is coplanar with it.
Structural system
The structural parts of the building consist of continuous masonry and wooden decks.
Coverings
The roof covering is made of Portuguese-style brick tiles.
Floors and paving
The building is paved with black and white painted concrete tiles arranged in a checkerboard pattern.
Decorative elements
The interior of the building is entirely plastered and painted in light colours with the wooden structures of the roof left exposed.
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43.93724°, 10.2985°
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