San Francesco, Former church and museum in Udine, Italy
The Church of San Francesco features a Latin cross layout with a single nave, three apse chapels, and a central chapel housing the main altar.
Originally consecrated in 1266 by Bishop Alberto da Colle, the church transitioned into a cultural venue after serving the Franciscan community for centuries.
The interior walls display 14th and 15th-century frescoes created by artists from Umbrian-Tuscan and Emilian schools, including the notable Lignum Vitae composition.
Located in Piazza Girolamo Venerio, the building stands 160 meters from Udine Cathedral and remains accessible through multiple bus lines stopping at Via Manzoni.
The Lignum Vitae fresco presents a large tree with extending branches in a fan pattern, displaying the crucified Christ at its center.
Location: Udine
Inception: 1260
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Address: largo Ospedale Vecchio 33100 33100
Website: http://civicimuseiudine.it
GPS coordinates: 46.06082,13.23573
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:40
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