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The interior, with its three naves, is enriched with stuccoes attributed to Giuseppe Gianforma, depicting biblical scenes. The church houses sacred artworks, including the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ with the Cross<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a stucco and papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 statue dating back to the early 1700s, which is carried in procession every Good Friday. The 18th-century bell tower and loggia complete the architectural complex. 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