San Pietro a Pitiana, Romanesque church in Reggello, Italy
San Pietro a Pitiana is a parish church in Reggello featuring a three-nave interior, an elevated presbytery, and a bell tower dating to the 12th century. A Renaissance portico marks the main entrance and defines the building's outer appearance.
The church was founded before 1000 and first documented in 1032, establishing its roots in medieval Tuscany. It gained prominence in 1469 when Giovanni Cavalcanti hosted Lorenzo de' Medici within its walls.
Two panel paintings by Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio hang above the altar, commissioned by Leonardo Buonafede during the Renaissance. These works reflect the artistic importance this rural church held in the region's cultural life.
Access to the interior requires scheduling an appointment in advance, which can be arranged through the local information office at +39 055 8669236. Allow time to coordinate your visit before arriving at the site.
A Madonna and Child panel stolen from the church in 1946 was returned to its original location after being discovered in a Florence antiques shop in 1999. This painting represents the remarkable story of artworks rediscovered decades after their disappearance.
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