Founded in the 14th century by the Franciscan confraternity of the Misericordia, the church was built alongside a hospital for the sick and pilgrims, reflecting the flow of travelers along this stretch of the Via Emilia.
After several construction phases, the building was completely renewed starting in 1751 with the refurbishment of the choir designed by Ottavio Toselli, whose stuccoes can still be admired today. In 1772, Cosimo Morelli, an architect from Imola active in papal Romagna, continued the work by connecting the choir to a new large single nave, featuring side choir lofts that create a subtle interplay of light and shadow.
At the center, a hemispherical dome with a simple geometric design dominates the space, a hallmark of the Neoclassical renewal promoted by Morelli. The façade features a portico with rounded arches, harmoniously integrated into the characteristic landscape of the Via Emilia running through the town.
