Santa Fina Chapel

The Santa Fina Chapel features frescoes on three walls depicting scenes from Saint Fina's life, with detailed architectural elements and an ornate tabernacle beneath the altar point.

Constructed in 1468, the chapel was designed by architects Giuliano and Benedetto da Maiano to commemorate Saint Fina, who lived from 1238 to 1253.

Domenico Ghirlandaio and Bastiano Mainardi created the chapel's frescoes, which include the representation of Saint Gregory announcing Saint Fina's death date.

The chapel stands within the Collegiate Church complex in Piazza del Duomo, maintaining regular opening hours for visitors interested in Renaissance religious architecture.

Yellow violets grow annually around San Gimignano's towers on March 12, marking the death anniversary of Saint Fina according to local tradition.

Location: San Gimignano

Inception: 15 century

Architects: Giuliano da Maiano

Creator: Domenico Ghirlandaio, Bastiano Mainardi

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Part of: Collegiate Church of San Gimignano

GPS coordinates: 43.46796,11.04266

Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:43