Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta, Religious church in Bientina, Italy
Santa Maria Assunta is a church building in Bientina with a stone facade featuring a portal, two windows, and an oculus displaying an Assumption fresco. The interior holds a decorated wooden ceiling and houses a pipe organ from the 17th century.
The church was consecrated in 1509 and underwent significant expansion between 1628 and 1644 under architect Gherardo Silvani's direction. This reconstruction phase shaped much of the building's current appearance and structure.
The church holds a pipe organ built by Bartolomeo Ravani in 1640, housed in a wooden case designed by Silvani. This instrument continues to shape the musical character of services and celebrations within these walls today.
The church stands at Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II in the town center and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should keep in mind that opening hours follow the liturgical calendar and may change according to religious observances.
The wooden ceiling was painted by Andrea Mattei in 1749 and stands as a major artistic feature inside the church. These painted details often receive less attention than the building's architectural development over the centuries.
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