Santa Maria di Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Gothic cathedral in Chiusure, Italy
Santa Maria di Monte Oliveto Maggiore Cathedral rises from red clay hills, featuring a Gothic bell tower and fortified entrance gate with terracotta statues.
The cathedral, established in 1400 under architect Giovanni Antinori, became the mother church of the Olivetan Benedictine congregation in the region.
The main cloister displays extensive frescoes by Sodoma and Luca Signorelli depicting scenes from Saint Benedict's life in Italian Renaissance style.
The cathedral opens daily for religious services, with weekday masses at 6:45 AM and different schedules for weekend celebrations and special occasions.
Multiple small chapels dedicated to Saint Frances of Rome, Blessed Bernard, and Saint Scholastica dot the cathedral grounds, forming a spiritual path.
Location: Asciano
Inception: 1400
Architects: Giovanni Antinori
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.17566,11.54407
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:06
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