San Marco, Catholic church in Cortona, Italy
San Marco is a church in Cortona featuring two facades, with the main entrance from the 16th century displaying a Baroque portal and a 15th-century frame. The interior contains two superimposed halls that visitors can access through separate entrances.
The building replaced a former pilgrim hospital and became headquarters of the Lay Company of the Holy Trinity in 1580. This transformation shaped how the space was used and developed over time.
The lower chapel contains a mosaic of Saint Mark created by artist Gino Severini in 1961, blending into the surrounding landscape with symbolic meaning for the community.
The church is open to visitors during regular hours, with access to both the upper church and lower oratory through separate entrances. It helps to check opening times ahead of your visit to plan accordingly.
A large Crucifix by Pietro Lorenzetti was transferred from the church to the Diocesan Museum, where it can be viewed in better preservation conditions. This move reflects how important artworks are cared for and protected.
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