San Bernardino, Ivrea, Renaissance church in Ivrea, Italy
Description
San Bernardino is a former church building in Ivrea located on Via Monte Navale with a facade featuring Gothic arches from an earlier construction phase. The interior is decorated with Renaissance wall paintings depicting various religious scenes.
History
The building was constructed around 1400 and underwent significant architectural changes in the mid-15th century. This transformation integrated elements from different construction phases into a new overall composition.
Culture
The interior walls display frescoes from the Renaissance period that show religious scenes and reflect the artistic achievements of that era. These paintings shape how the space looks and allow visitors to experience directly what artists valued and created during that time.
Practical
The building is located in central Ivrea and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should check opening hours in advance as access may be limited, and it is worth inquiring about accessibility conditions beforehand.
Did you know?
The walls contain rare medieval depictions of heaven and hell in the central spandrels of the structure. These iconographic details are typical of religious paintings from this period and stand out through their attention to detail.
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