Museum of Santa Verdiana, museum of sacred art in Castelfiorentino (FI), Italy
The Museum of Santa Verdiana in Castelfiorentino is an art museum holding religious works and objects primarily from local churches. The collection spans paintings, sculptures, illuminated manuscripts from the 13th to 15th centuries, and gold and silver objects displayed across two floors.
The museum opened in 1999 based on a collection begun in the 1950s and expanded after a 1963 exhibition. Objects come from surrounding churches and were supplemented by donations from local families and landowners.
Santa Verdiana was a local saint whose devotion inspired many artworks displayed here and shaped the town's spiritual identity. The collection reflects how the community expressed their faith through gifts of sacred art, creating a visual record of religious life across generations.
The museum is open Saturday afternoons, Sundays, and weekdays by appointment, particularly for school groups. Located in the town center and accessible by car or bus, the staff provides guided tours and information about the exhibits.
A portrait of Santa Verdiana with snakes at her sides is the oldest known image of her, though only parts of the original survive. The rest was repainted in the 1800s, showing how artworks were carefully restored over time.
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