Sant'Agostino, Gothic church building in Ancona, Italy.
Description
The former Sant'Agostino church features a Gothic architectural style with significant renovations by Luigi Vanvitelli in the 17th century, though much of its original medieval character was lost during 19th-century transformations into military barracks.
History
Originally constructed in 1341 by Augustinian monks, the church underwent major restructuring between 1751 and 1764 under Luigi Vanvitelli's direction, before being converted into the Cialdini barracks after Italian unification in 1860.
Culture
The 15th-century portal by Giorgio da Sebenico represents a masterful fusion of Gothic and Renaissance elements, featuring sculptural decorations of Saint Monica, Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, Saint Simplicianus, and Blessed Augustine Trionfi.
Practical
Currently houses the Admiral Guglielmo Marconi Museum Hall dedicated to telecommunications history, accessible by telephone reservation at +39 071 5931619, though the museum is presently closed to the public.
Did you know?
The building preserves the only surviving architectural element from the original complex: an ornate portal completed in 1494 by Michele di Giovanni da Milano and Giovanni Veneziano after Giorgio da Sebenico's death.
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