Museum Complex of San Francesco
Museum Complex of San Francesco, Art and religious museum in Montefalco, Italy.
Description
The Museum Complex of San Francesco is an art and religious museum in Montefalco containing historical and artistic objects from the region. The complex includes a church building with frescoes and multiple exhibition spaces displaying works from different periods and artistic traditions.
History
The church was built between 1335 and 1338 by Friars Minor and has defined the complex's appearance since that time. Over the centuries, additional spaces were added to the building to serve as a repository for regional artworks.
Culture
The museum displays medieval pieces uncovered in the cellars of the former monastery alongside precious textiles such as altar cloths and embroidered ecclesiastical fabrics. These objects tell the story of the daily religious life of the monks who once lived and worked here.
Practical
The complex offers different ways to explore with guided tours, workshops, and tasting events for visitors of all ages. On-site facilities include parking, a bookstore with souvenirs, and a cafe for resting.
Did you know?
A fresco in the apse depicts Saint Francis blessing Montefalco while holding grapevines and a red wine cruet in his hand. This image is a rare artistic link between religious veneration and local wine tradition, particularly the renowned Sagrantino.
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