San Francesco Church, Gothic basilica in Piazza Cavalli, Piacenza, Italy
The brick facade of San Francesco Church features a central rose window, two round oculi, and buttresses terminating in spires and pinnacles.
The church, established in 1278 under Ghibelline Umbertino Landi's patronage, served as a convent for Clarissan nuns and witnessed significant political announcements.
The interior contains numerous frescoes from the 14th and 15th centuries, including works by Giovanni Battista Trotti and Carlo Maratta.
The church maintains regular visiting hours and stands centrally located on Piazza Cavalli, near Palazzo Gotico and Palazzo del Governatore.
The layout mirrors the basilica of San Francesco in Bologna, with an apse featuring radiating chapels and a marble Romanesque arch portal.
Location: Piacenza
Inception: 1278
Architectural style: Italian Gothic architecture
Address: via Sopramuro 46 ‒ Piacenza (PC)
Website: https://piacenzapace.it/davedere/chiesa-di-san-francesco
GPS coordinates: 45.05212,9.69415
Latest update: March 14, 2025 09:34
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