Ex Chiesa di San Francesco, Romanesque church in San Gimignano, Italy.
The facade of ex Chiesa di San Francesco exhibits a blind gallery with five rounded arches supported by slender travertine columns.
The building originated as a Jerusalemite hospital dedicated to Saint John in the early 13th century before becoming a church complex.
The structure incorporates architectural elements from the Pisan-Lucchese Romanesque style, interpreted through local craftsmanship and materials.
The church remains accessible to visitors along Via San Giovanni, featuring its preserved medieval facade and architectural details.
The building underwent a transformation from hospital to church, with the facade surviving demolition in 1787 and receiving restoration in the 20th century.
Location: San Gimignano
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.46563,11.04283
Latest update: March 9, 2025 17:24
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