Convento Santa Maria delle Grazie, Renaissance convent in Senigallia, Italy
The Convento Santa Maria delle Grazie is a convent displaying Renaissance architectural features with geometric patterns integrated into its design. The complex includes an adjacent cloister with multiple courtyards and rooms arranged around covered passageways.
Giovanni Della Rovere commissioned the convent's construction in 1491, while architect Gerolamo Genga oversaw its expansion during the 16th century. This rebuilding shaped the structure into a notable example of Renaissance construction.
The convent houses a museum focused on the history of sharecropping practices, set up in 1978 within the main cloister. Visitors can see objects and learn about how farmers lived and worked during those times.
The church section remains closed for structural repairs through November 2024, but other areas of the complex are open to visitors. Plan your visit to explore the cloister and museum sections that are currently accessible.
The convent once housed important artworks including altar pieces by Pietro Vannucci and Piero della Francesca, which were moved away for safekeeping. These artistic treasures reveal the site's former role as a repository for significant Renaissance pieces.
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