Ex ospedale civile di San Leonardo, building in Treviso, Italy
The Ex-Ospedale Civile di San Leonardo is a large complex of brick buildings in central Treviso that no longer functions as a medical facility. The site consists of several structures connected by courtyards, featuring thick walls, small windows, and flat roofs that reflect the practical design of hospital buildings from earlier centuries.
The city's first medical facility was originally located near a street intersection but was moved closer to the San Leonardo church in 1332, becoming the center of healthcare for Treviso. Major renovations took place in the 16th century, and the riverside facade was redesigned in neoclassical style by architect Daniele Danieletti in 1795.
The name San Leonardo comes from the nearby church that stood at the heart of this complex. The building was a place where generations of residents came for care, making it deeply connected to the city's collective memory and everyday life.
The site is accessible to visitors and centrally located in Treviso near the Sile River. The complex was fully restored in the 2000s and transformed into a mixed-use area with university facilities and public spaces, making it easy to walk through and explore.
After the hospital closed, the site was transformed in 2006 into a district called 'Latino', featuring university facilities and modern design elements. An old wooden bridge connects different areas, following a design concept from the 18th century.
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