Church of Sant'Eufemia della Fonte, Benedictine monastery church in Sant'Eufemia della Fonte district, Brescia, Italy.
Church of Sant'Eufemia della Fonte is a monastic complex in Brescia with Gothic exterior walls combined with Renaissance elements on its facade. Inside, the building features a large apse and multiple altars displaying artworks spanning different historical periods.
The monastic community was established in 1008 under Bishop Landolfo of Brescia and entrusted to Benedictine monks for its administration. The monks remained there until the late 15th century when operations ceased.
The church took its name from a young Christian martyr from Chalcedon, whose story became central to the spiritual life of this monastic community. This dedication reflects how the monks chose to honor early Christian witnesses through their place of worship.
The complex is located near the Grand Canal, which branches from the Chiese river and flows toward the eastern plains. Visitors should be aware that the site is now part of the Mille Miglia Museum Association and operates within its organizational framework.
After the monastery closed in 1478, the site was converted into a farmstead and later used for military storage before becoming part of a museum association. This change illustrates how many religious complexes were adapted for practical uses over the following centuries.
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