Diocesan Seminary of Fiesole, Catholic seminary in Piazza Mino, Fiesole, Italy.
The Diocesan Seminary of Fiesole is a building next to the cathedral that combines Romanesque architecture with multiple floors for teaching and living. The complex holds a library built over centuries with theological works and scientific instruments.
The building was founded in 1637 by Bishop Lorenzo della Robbia and served as a training center for over three centuries. Its closure in 1970 ended a long period of church education at this location.
The place served as a training center for priests and shaped the region's religious life through its scholars. The rooms still reflect the serious, focused setting that was needed for this kind of study.
The building sits on Piazza Mino next to the cathedral, making it easy to locate. Visitors can explore the square and observe the architecture from the outside.
Excavations beneath the building uncovered remains of an ancient Roman forum. These archaeological finds show that the site contains layers from different historical periods.
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