San Francesco Convent, Medieval monastery and church in Fiesole, Italy
The convent consists of a Gothic church with a single nave, three cloisters, and multiple cells where Franciscan friars reside.
The monastery was established in 1399 when the Franciscan Friars Observant received the donation of an existing chapel from Florentine nobleman Guido del Palagio.
The Ethnographic Missionary Museum within the complex contains three distinct sections showcasing Etruscan, Egyptian, and Chinese artifacts and cultural objects.
Visitors can access the largest cloister with its garden and view the monks' cells on the first floor of the monastery complex.
The Library of San Francesco Convent maintains an extensive collection specializing in Patristic and Patrology studies, making it a reference point in Italy.
Location: Fiesole
Inception: 1399
Architectural style: Gothic architecture, Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.80801,11.28997
Latest update: March 28, 2025 16:28
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