San Pier Gattolino, Renaissance church building in Oltrarno district, Florence, Italy.
San Pier Gattolino is a Renaissance church in Florence's Oltrarno district, characterized by a simple nave with a barrel-vaulted apse. The building displays typical architectural features from this period and houses several notable artworks from different eras.
The original church was founded around 1050 as San Pietro Gattuario, but underwent complete reconstruction in 1552 during Cosimo I's fortification projects. This rebuilding shaped the appearance visitors see today.
The church now serves the Romanian community and reflects how sacred spaces take on new meaning for different groups over time. This role connects the building to contemporary Florence beyond its Renaissance origins.
The church is located near Porta Romana and easily accessible from Via Romana. Visitors should note that access may be restricted during services, particularly on Sunday mornings.
Saint Philip Neri received baptism here, connecting the church to an important Counter-Reformation figure. The painter Domenico Veneziano found his final rest here in 1561, linking the building to Florence's artistic legacy.
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