San Francesco al Prato church, Romanesque church in Perugia, Italy.
San Francesco al Prato features a single nave ending in a polygonal apse, with geometric white and pink lining decorating its reconstructed facade.
The church, established in 1251 by Franciscan minors, underwent multiple restorations due to foundation issues, including a major reconstruction by Pietro Carattoli in the 18th century.
The monastery connected to the church gained recognition for its Studium, where two future popes, Sixtus IV and Julius II, received their education.
The building now houses the Academy of Fine Arts in Perugia, while its former artworks are displayed in the Vatican Pinacoteca and Galleria Borghese.
The church's structural problems stemmed from its soft foundation, causing the dome, nave vaults, and parts of the apse walls to require demolition.
Location: Perugia
Inception: 1251
Architects: Pietro Carattoli
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.11394,12.38330
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:58
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