Sant'Alessandro, Neoclassical basilica in Fiesole, Italy.
The basilica features a symmetrical design with columns made of cipollino marble and three naves, where the central one extends wider than the side aisles.
Built in the 6th century on an Etruscan temple site, the church changed its name from Santo Pietro in Gerusalemme to Sant'Alessandro in the year 823.
The interior preserves Renaissance frescoes and a 16th-century panel by Gerino di Pistoia, displaying the artistic heritage of different periods.
Located at coordinates 43.807463, 11.290067, the basilica now functions primarily as an exhibition space rather than a regular worship venue.
Archaeological excavations between 1956 and 1973 revealed Etruscan, Roman, and Lombard artifacts beneath the church's apse.
Location: Fiesole
Inception: 500s
Architects: Giuseppe Del Rosso
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.80746,11.29007
Latest update: June 13, 2025 19:03
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