Chiesa di San Jacopo al Tempio, Medieval church in San Gimignano, Italy
The Chiesa di San Jacopo al Tempio features a rectangular nave without an apse, covered by a vault and divided into five interior bays.
Founded in 1239, the church served as a Templar command post until 1311, when it transferred to the Jerusalem Order and maintained its Templar status until 1356.
The church exhibits architectural elements combining travertine blocks and patterned bricks, with a rounded portal and decorated rose window on its facade.
The church welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 to 12:00 and 15:30 to 17:30, located at Via Folgore da San Gimignano 32 in the medieval town center.
In 1657, the nuns of San Girolamo monastery received permission to build an overhead walkway connecting their convent to the church structure.
Location: San Gimignano
Inception: 1239
GPS coordinates: 43.47050,11.04580
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:34
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