Pieve di Sant'Andrea, Romanesque church in Cercina, Italy
Description
The Pieve di Sant'Andrea is a Romanesque church in the hills near Florence with a prominent bell tower. The building has three naves and features windows with simple and double stone frames that reflect Romanesque craftsmanship.
History
The church was originally named Santa Gerusalemme and founded in the 9th century. In the 14th century, the Catellini family expanded the building and changed its form significantly.
Culture
The interior displays works by renowned artists that show how important this place was for religious art. The artworks inside reveal the connection between local communities and medieval artistic traditions.
Practical
The location sits on a slope of Monte Morello in Sesto Fiorentino, where the landscape gently rises. Visitors should wear good shoes and take time to explore the surrounding hills and the church at leisure.
Did you know?
The bell tower protrudes in an unusual way directly from the main building and differs clearly from typical Romanesque church towers. This strange placement gives the church a distinctive outline that is recognizable from a distance.
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