Sant'Agostino, Gothic church in Montepulciano, Italy.
Description
Sant'Agostino is a stone church in central Montepulciano featuring a simple facade with a large arched doorway as its main entrance. Inside, multiple chapels line the walls with Renaissance-era paintings and sculptures positioned at various altars and spaces.
History
Building of the church began in 1285 under a monastic order and continued for many decades as the structure grew. A renowned architect later worked on the lower facade, blending elements from different artistic styles into the design.
Culture
The church serves as a gathering place for the local community and displays religious artworks that shaped people's lives centuries ago. The wooden crosses and paintings on the walls tell of the beliefs that mattered to earlier generations.
Practical
The church is within walking distance of Montepulciano's old town and easy to reach on foot. Visitors should arrive during opening hours to view the interior spaces and artworks inside.
Did you know?
The facade displays a rare blend of two architectural styles that do not normally fit together, with the lower portion completed in 1509. This fusion of different periods makes the facade visually engaging and shows the various phases of construction.
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