Chiesa Arcipretale

His story began on that Corpus Domini of 1754, and a long procession preceded its immense construction. The parochial church of Saints Martin and Severus of Crespino was structurally completed in 1777, but it could only be consecrated in 1829 by the then bishop of Adria Pio Ravasi.

On a turbulent night in 1792, a lightning bolt "wounded it in its soul," striking the bell tower, which partially collapsed onto the side aisle. The event was devastating as it shattered all the stained glass windows, including those of the nearby shops.

The population, already exhausted by the excessive taxes, could not help the then parish priest of Crespino Mons. Zagatti, and thus the reconstruction of the demolished aisle lasted for 75 years.

The design of the church was drawn up by the architect Angelo Santini, who also oversaw the construction work.