Pieve dei Santi Leonardo e Cristoforo a Monticchiello

The Pieve dei Santi Leonardo e Cristoforo features a T-shaped layout with a rectangular apse and two symmetrical side chapels in its architectural structure.

Built during the second half of the 13th century, the church demonstrates the transition between Romanesque and Gothic styles during Monticchiello's municipal expansion period.

The interior walls contain numerous 14th-century Sienese school frescoes, including scenes depicting the life of Saint Catherine of Alexandria.

The church stands at coordinates 43°4'5.99"N, 11°43'32.81"E, at the highest point of Monticchiello, accessible through the village's main street.

The facade displays a Gothic portal with slender columns and a magnificent rose window divided by small columns and adorned with pointed trefoil arches.

Location: Pienza

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

GPS coordinates: 43.06833,11.72578

Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:50