Article: The jewel in Valpolicella's crown: the Church of San Giorgio Ingannapoltron in Valpolicella, Italy, represents a range of stone architecture styles spanning across the centuries.(CLASSICS)

Located among the lush hills of Valpolicella, Italy, the Church of San Giorgio Ingannapoltron has undergone several transformations over the centuries, and the existing structure contains work for a range of time periods. Included are stone walls from its original construction in the eighth century as well stonework from its 11th century reconstruction and--following some architectural insensitive modifications--a 20th century interior restoration to its former state.

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The church, which was constructed between 712 and 744, sits atop a ...

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