Monastery of the Holy Saviour, Romanesque hermitage in Siena, Italy.
The monastery features a simple gabled facade with a Romanesque portal and a single-nave church with a terminal cell preceded by a polygonal pillar portico.
The hermitage was constructed between 1189 and 1223 in the Grallanda area, with subsequent reconstructions in 1317 and expansions in 1344.
The monastery contains 14th-century frescoes depicting Hell, Paradise, Works of Mercy, and Life in Times of Peace and War along its portico.
Located 8 kilometers from central Siena at Strada di Lecceto 4, the monastery maintains its function as a spiritual retreat under the Roman Catholic Archdiocese.
The nearby Pyramid obelisk marks the beginning of the Grand Duke's Canal, a two-kilometer tunnel constructed between 1766 and 1781 to drain stagnant waters.
Location: Siena
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Address: Strada di Lecceto, 4
GPS coordinates: 43.30761,11.26647
Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:41
Siena is a Tuscan city built on three hills, where medieval streets wind between brick buildings and open onto piazzas. The shell-shaped Piazza del Campo hosts the Palio horse race twice a year and serves as the town's main gathering place. The Cathedral, with its black-and-white marble facade, stands on one of the highest points. From the top of Torre del Mangia, the city spreads out in all directions, with its terracotta rooftops and surrounding hills visible. Gothic and Renaissance architecture appears throughout the streets, in the form of palaces, churches, fountains and loggias. The Palazzo Pubblico contains frescoes and civic art, while the Pinacoteca Nazionale displays paintings from the Sienese School. The Biblioteca Piccolomini holds illuminated manuscripts. The Basilica of San Domenico rises on a hill, offering views across the rooftops. The Fortezza Medicea and the university botanical garden provide additional perspectives on the city and its landscape. Beyond the center, the Etruscan necropolis at Malignano, Villa di Geggiano with its gardens, and the Chianti sculpture park add to the range of places to explore.
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