San Martino, Baroque church in Mantua, Italy
Description
San Martino is a baroque church in Mantua featuring a vertical facade with three niches containing 18th-century stucco statues. The interior holds multiple artworks and extensive stucco decoration that create a richly adorned space.
History
The original church was documented in 1127 as part of the Benedictine Abbey of Polirone. Between 1680 and 1693, it underwent major reconstruction that gave it its baroque appearance.
Culture
The church walls display paintings of local saints and important figures from Mantua's history. These artworks tell stories of people who mattered to the community and are still remembered today.
Practical
The church is located on Via Pomponazzo in central Mantua and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should plan time to look at the interior details and artworks, especially when daylight comes through the windows.
Did you know?
The interior features extensive stucco work in Michele Costa's style, with artworks including pieces by Giovanni Francesco Tura that arrived here during the Napoleonic period. These collected works create a space where skilled craftsmanship and art history come together.
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