San Jacopo sopr'Arno, Romanesque church in Oltrarno, Florence, Italy.
San Jacopo sopr'Arno is a Romanesque church in Florence's Oltrarno district featuring a triple-arched portico entrance. The three-nave interior is decorated with gilded stuccos and includes eleven side chapels throughout the space.
The church originated in the 10th century and underwent major redesign in 1580 when Cosimo I de Medici commissioned architect Bernardino Radi to reshape the entrance. This transformation blended medieval foundations with contemporary design principles.
The church displays frescoes by Vincenzo Meucci on its vault, while Matteo Bonechi's San Jacopo Glory fresco adorns the presbytery. These artworks shape the interior experience and reflect Renaissance artistic tastes.
The church is located on Borgo San Jacopo street and remains open during mass hours with no admission fee. Visitors should check service times to ensure they can access the interior when needed.
During restoration work following the 1966 flood, original Romanesque columns were uncovered beneath the Baroque interior. These architectural remains reveal how different building styles were layered over time.
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