The small church of San Rocco (St Roch), located on the promontory of the same name in a panoramic position and surrounded by valuable woodland, has a gabled structure, featuring central openings including a portal flanked by two small windows and a rose window.

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The church was built between the 17th and 18th centuries and later renovated in 1806. It was expanded between 1902 and 1907, while the bell tower, dedicated to the fallen of the wars, was added in 1951 and equipped with a bell by the Colbacchini company from Trento. Further restoration work was carried out between the 1950s and 1970s.

A wrought iron altar table was added in the presbytery between 1971 and 1979, placed in front of the high altar.

The interior has a single main room, featuring masonry ribs that support round arches, while the double-pitched ceiling is entirely plastered and decorated. The raised, quadrangular presbytery has a frescoed vault and a flat backdrop that houses the high altar and the soasa. Among the works of art housed in the church, an old altarpiece depicting St Roch, Our Lady of Sorrows, and St Valentine, priest and martyr, stands out. Adjacent to the church are the sacristy and the bell tower, while the wall structure is made of stone and mixed brick.

With its small church of San Rocco and breathtaking landscapes, Moerna perfectly embodies the beauty and tranquillity of the Vestino Valley, making it an unmissable stop for those who want to immerse themselves in the nature and history of this area.