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San Francesco, Medieval convent in Città Alta, Bergamo, Italy.

The San Francesco convent displays stone walls, Gothic elements, and a main church with a single nave covered by barrel vaults.

Founded in 1213, the convent developed into a center for theological and historical studies, housing numerous scholars during the 17th century.

The convent library contains an extensive collection of Franciscan literature, making it a center of religious knowledge in the Bergamo region.

Located at coordinates 45.704167, 9.664444, the convent opens its doors to visitors interested in exploring medieval religious architecture.

The building features underground chapels that were expanded in the late 1400s with the addition of an above-ground apse and choir.

Location: Bergamo

Architectural style: medieval architecture

Website: http://museodellestorie.bergamo.it

GPS coordinates: 45.70417,9.66444

Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:00

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