Eremo di Montesiepi, Romanesque chapel in Chiusdino, Italy
The circular structure features alternating rows of white stone and red brick, crowned by a prominent dome overlooking the Tuscan countryside.
Construction of the chapel occurred between 1182 and 1185 to serve as the final resting place for Saint Galgano Guidotti, a knight who became a hermit.
The northern chapel contains frescoes painted by Ambrogio Lorenzetti in 1340, depicting religious scenes that reflect medieval Italian artistry.
The chapel opens daily for visitors, with guided tours explaining the connection between the embedded sword in stone and Saint Galgano's spiritual transformation.
Inside the chapel stands a sword thrust into solid rock, which according to records belonged to Saint Galgano who planted it there in 1180.
Location: Chiusdino
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.15240,11.15550
Latest update: March 10, 2025 09:18
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