San Francesco al Prato, Gothic church in central Parma, Italy.
The church structure features three aisles separated by columns, with the central aisle rising higher than the two lateral sections.
Founded by Franciscans between 1227 and 1238, the building underwent extensions until 1462 and later served as a city prison from 1800 to 1993.
The church contains medieval frescos, including a Christ Pantocrator in the apse attributed to Bernardino Grossi and Jacopo Loschi.
The structure currently undergoes restoration work to repair window frames, reinstate original single-lancet windows, and prepare for religious services.
The building orientation aligns its apse with the winter solstice sunrise while its rosette captures light from the summer solstice sunset.
Location: Parma
Inception: 13 century
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Address: via Del Prato ‒ Parma (PR)
Website: https://sanfrancescodelprato.it
GPS coordinates: 44.80503,10.33337
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:45
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