San Francesco di Paola, Florence

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San Francesco di Paola, Florence

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San Francesco di Paola, Florence, Renaissance church in Oltrarno district, Florence, Italy.

The San Francesco di Paola church features a classical Renaissance design with sculptural decorations by Giovanni Caccini and Valerio Cioli.

Construction of the church began in the 1580s as part of the Convento del Bel Riposo monastery, with architect Gherardo Silvani completing the work in 1643.

The church houses multiple artworks, including a 15th-century wooden crucifix and a 1602 Portrait of St. Francis of Paola by Ignazio Hugford.

The church maintains regular religious services and stands as an active parish church alongside San Vito e Modesto a Bellosguardo in Florence.

A significant Madonna del Parto fresco by Taddeo Gaddi was transferred to this church in 1785 from the former church of San Pier Maggiore.

Location: Florence

Inception: 1589

Architects: Gherardo Silvani

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

GPS coordinates: 43.76486,11.23698

Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:27

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