Sant'Agostino, Romanesque church in Pietrasanta, Italy.
Description
Sant'Agostino is a Romanesque church in Pietrasanta with a single nave and three-level marble flooring. The building follows the natural slope of the hill at its base and uses the terrain to its advantage.
History
The church was founded in 1101 and received Gothic elements in the 14th century through donations from wealthy merchants of Lucca. These influences shaped the building's appearance for centuries to come.
Culture
The walls display frescoes from the 14th and 15th centuries, including a notable Annunciation by Jean Imbert. These works reflect the artistic tastes of the community during that period.
Practical
The interior is straightforward to enter and explore, with a simple layout. The adjacent former monastery now houses a library and a sculpture sketch museum, displaying work by artists from around the world.
Did you know?
Father Eugenio Barsanti, a priest at the church, contributed to the invention of the internal combustion engine. His achievements demonstrate a fascinating link between religious life and scientific progress.
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