San Salvi, Church building and Italian national heritage in Florence, Italy
San Salvi is a church in Florence with a single aisle and Latin-cross floor plan. The structure displays typical Renaissance architecture with a rectangular apse and now houses a notable collection of artworks.
The foundation was established in 1001, but reconstruction occurred after partial destruction during the 1529 siege. The original design was preserved, with only a 16th-century portico added.
The Great Refectory houses one of the most influential works of the High Renaissance. The fresco shows deep human emotion and became a model for many later artists.
The site is centrally located in Florence and can be visited to explore Renaissance artworks at a leisured pace. Visitors should allow adequate time to enjoy the frescoes and entire ensemble without rushing.
The famous fresco survived the 1529 siege undamaged because Imperial forces protected it, while surrounding structures suffered heavy damage. This fact makes it a rare remnant from a turbulent period.
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