San Michele in Foro is dedicated to Archangel Michael and housed until 1370 also the most important city assembly; the Major Council (Consiglio Maggiore). An earlier church at this place was mentioned; in 795 AD. The main facade of 13th century includes a large series of sculptures and inlays and blind arcades in the lower part with the main portal. On top of the church; there is the almost 4 m high statue of St. Michael the Archangel. On the right corner of the facade; there is the statue of the Madonna salutis portis; made by Matteo Civitali in 1480 to commemorate the plague of 1476. The church is place at the former Roman and medieval market place; the forum. On its south facade to the market place; it has a series of graffitis and inscriptions of medieval times (13th to 14th century); showing castles; towers; city skylines; and ships; as well symbols and texts including some in Hebrew or Jewish language.