San Michele a Metelliano, Medieval pieve in Cortona, Italy.
The church features three naves separated by alternating pillars with polygonal columns, culminating in semicircular apses at the eastern end.
The structure, completed in 1014 under Emperor Henry II, stands on the foundations of a Roman temple previously dedicated to Bacchus.
The interior preserves numerous sculptural fragments from the early ninth century, reflecting the transition between early Christian and Romanesque architectural styles.
Located near the Esse stream in the Val d'Esse region, the church includes a suspended portal flanked by two single-light windows on its facade.
The architect Maginardo designed the building upon an existing tower, which was later demolished in 1439 due to structural instability.
Location: Cortona
Architects: Maginardo
GPS coordinates: 43.26399,12.00989
Latest update: March 18, 2025 10:45
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