On the namesake hill, just outside the town of Itri, lie the remains of an ancient church dedicated to San Cristoforo. The date of its founding is recorded in the Codex Diplomaticus Cajetanus (III, CCCCLXXIII), which mentions May 19, 1348, as the day when authorization was granted for the construction of the building. The church was erected on a hill under the jurisdiction of Sant’Angelo in Itri by priests Pomello and Zivitti, representing the Municipality of Itri.
The church experienced a period of prosperity in the 14th century, as evidenced by numerous donation documents from that era. However, by the late 16th century, it disappeared from the lists of Itri’s churches, marking the decline of its religious function.
Today, the building lacks a roof but retains its walls and apse, silent witnesses to its past. Inside, on the left wall, some wall paintings are still visible—fragments of an ancient story that continue to convey the spirituality and artistry of the place.
