Church of San Rufino

Overlooking Viale Margherita, Mondragone's main street, the Church of San Rufino is an example of 20th-century religious architecture: it was built in 1958 to a design by the architect Gaetano Rapisardi. Compared with the old churches of the area, here we find modern lines and wide spaces, designed to welcome the community of a town that was growing after the war.We like its trapezoidal plan, unusual compared with the historic churches of the area. On entering, we recommend looking up at the central dome, beneath which open ten decorated windows, and pausing at the mosaic dedicated to the titular saint. The dome and exterior have recently been renovated, and today the church accompanies the stroll along the town's main street.