Diocesan Seminary of Fiesole, Catholic seminary in Piazza Mino, Fiesole, Italy.
The Diocesan Seminary of Fiesole stands next to the cathedral, featuring traditional Romanesque architecture with multiple floors and educational facilities.
Founded in 1637 by Bishop Lorenzo della Robbia, the seminary operated for over three centuries until its closure in 1970.
The seminary curriculum incorporated writing, grammar, humanities, rhetoric, philosophy, and singing, following educational principles influenced by Jesuit training methods.
The seminary building contains a library developed through donations, housing numerous theological texts and scientific equipment from various bishops of Fiesole.
Archaeological excavations beneath the seminary revealed the remains of an ancient Roman forum, adding historical layers to its educational legacy.
Location: Fiesole
Inception: 1637
Address: Piazza Mino da Fiesole, 1, 50014 Fiesole FI, Italy 50014 50014
GPS coordinates: 43.80707,11.29178
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:06
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