San Giovanni Battista a Molli

The San Giovanni Battista church features solid stone walls, semi-circular arches, and a bell tower with thick stone blocks at its base.

Dating back to the 11th century, the church underwent several reconstructions, with its upper section rebuilt in the 1700s following lightning damage.

The church houses a 15th-century painting of Madonna with Child, attributed to the Sassetta school and now preserved by Siena's Superintendence.

The church stands at a watershed dividing the Elsa and Merse river basins, making it accessible through multiple hiking trails in the Montagnola Senese.

Near the church grounds springs the Elsa River, which flows through Tuscany and serves as a primary water source for the region.

Location: Sovicille

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 43.28067,11.18550

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:29