San Lorenzo, Romanesque church in Poggibonsi, Italy.
San Lorenzo is a Romanesque church in Poggibonsi built with mixed stonework of travertine and featuring a gabled front divided into three naves by two pairs of pillars. Its interior walls display paintings by Renaissance artists Francesco Botticini and Neri di Bicci.
The church was substantially rebuilt in the early 1300s as part of architectural development in the region. It suffered severe bomb damage during World War II that required extensive restoration work afterward.
The left chapel holds a wooden crucifix by Giovanni di Agostino from the 14th century that locals traditionally invoked for protection from illness. This work reveals how people over the centuries have turned to such places for their personal needs.
The church is straightforward to enter and its Romanesque design is easily recognizable from outside. Visitors should check on arrival whether specific areas like the chapels are accessible during their visit.
The original portal on the right side preserves Romanesque design with a semicircular lunette surrounded by double molding. This detail demonstrates the craftsmanship invested in church entrances during medieval times.
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