San Francesco, Gothic church in Volterra, Italy.
The San Francesco church features a large single nave with three choral chapels and a stone exterior reflecting traditional Franciscan architecture.
The church's construction began in 1251 when local authorities granted permission to establish a Franciscan community in Volterra.
The Cappella della Croce contains frescoes from 1410 by Cenni di Francesco, depicting scenes from the Legends of the True Cross.
The church maintains regular visiting hours and contains multiple side altars along the nave displaying Renaissance and Baroque paintings.
The baptismal font, sculpted by Giovanni Battista Bava in 1552, represents one of the finest examples of Renaissance craftsmanship in Volterra.
Location: Volterra
Inception: 13 century
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.40442,10.85605
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:33
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