Oratory of San Rocco

For the small oratory dedicated to San Rocco, in Pieve di Camaiore, there are no historical sources that attest to the time of its construction but it is known that, in this place, in the 14th century, there was the ancient hospital dedicated to San Rocco, owned by the nuns of the Monastery of S. Martino di Gello which certainly had an oratory. The building, as we see it today, is small but very well balanced and is the result of a renovation dating back to between the end of the 18th century and the early 19th century which, fortunately, did not alter its original characteristics.

Facade
The gabled façade is entirely plastered and has a frame in the upper part, which unites the impost of the eaves lines, recalling the pediment of a classical temple. In the center is the entrance portal, with stone frames, which is surmounted by a niche, of modern construction, also with stone frames, which houses the statue of the titular Saint. Finally, above these, there is a rectangular window with stone frames, also of recent construction.

Plant
The building has a rectangular plan shape, with the major axis oriented from north-east to south-west and the entrance in the latter position. The interior is a single hall, with the main chapel, positioned at the back, defined by a system of columns.

Presbytery
The presbytery is housed in the main chapel.

Structural system
The structural parts of the building consist of continuous masonry, arches and wooden floors.

Coverings
The roof covering is made of terracotta tiles and bricks.

Floors and paving
The building is paved with terrazzo tiles.

Decorative elements
The interior of the building is marked and divided by a painted architectural apparatus with columns, in Doric style, dividing the space into a hall, covered by a barrel vault, and a larger chapel, with a cross vault.