Churches in Tuscany
Abbadia Isola - Monteriggioni
Siena
The place where the monastery stands was chosen mainly for its strategic position controlling the Via Francigena
Abbey of San Zeno
Pisa
The Abbey of San Zeno is characterized by a superimposition of architectural styles and trends which is particularly evident in the façade
Badia Fiorentina
Florence
It is located almost directly in front of the Bargello, at the intersection between Via del Proconsolo and Via Dante Alighieri
Baptistery of San Giovanni
Florence
The origins of the temple dedicated to St. John the Baptist, later patron saint of the city, are still uncertain
Baptistery of San Giovanni in Corte
Pistoia
It was built in its present form just after the mid-fourteenth century
Basilica della Madonna dell'Umiltà
Pistoia
The building is considered the most important Renaissance testimony of the monumental architecture in Pistoia
Basilica di San Frediano
Lucca
Walking down via Fillungo, passing the piazza of the Amphitheatre, one arrives at Piazza San Frediano
Basilica di San Miniato al Monte
Florence
The lower part of the facade is decorated by fine arcading; the upper part is simpler and has a fine 12th-century mosaic of Christ between the Madonna and St. Miniato
Basilica di Santa Croce
Florence
Santa Croce is one of the oldest Franciscan basilicas and, in terms of its dimensions, also one of the most magnificent
Basilica di Santa Maria delle Carceri
Prato
Church of high architectonic value, it was built in the second half of the 15th century by Giuliano da Sangallo, according the harmonious proportions of the Greek cross and is surmounted by a cupola
Basilica di Santa Maria Novella
Florence
Santa Maria Novella is chronologically the first of the great Florentine basilicas
Basilica of San Piero a Grado
Pisa
Charming example of the Pisan Romanesque style, built of tuffaceous stone and white marble obtained from Roman remains, the church is characterized by two sets of apses, with three apses facing east and one west
Battistero - Pisa
Pisa
Surrounded by columned arcades, is made of white marble inlaid with grey bands. The carvings on the main portal, framed by columns with floral patterns, and the arcaded gallery echo the Cathedral
Brunelleschi's Dome
Florence
The construction of the cupola of the Cathedral was one of the most imposing tasks of the Renaissance
Cathedral of San Donato
Arezzo
This is an impressive Gothic construction, which was begun at the end of the 13th century and continued, with several interruptions, until the beginning of the 16th
Cathedral of San Martino
Lucca
Opening onto the piazza of the same name, the Duomo is surrounded by beautiful buildings from various periods
Cathedral of San Zeno
Pistoia
It's in the center of the old town of Pistoia, on the south side of Piazza Del Duomo
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - Duomo
Florence
The Cathedral is the end result of years of work that covered over six centuries of history
Cattedrale - Pisa
Pisa
A wonderful monument, famous all over the world to be the background and foreground of the Leaning Tower
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
Grosseto
It is built on the remains of the Church of S. Maria, which stood on this site in 1138 at the time of bishop Rolando
Cenacolo di Fuligno - Conservatory for poor and honest girls
Florence
It is situated in the former convent of the Sisters of Foligno, transformed into a
Cenacolo di Sant'Apollonia - Convent of Sant'Apollonia
Florence
The first Renaissance refectory in Florence is the one belonging to the Benedictine nuns of Sant'Apollonia, created around 1445 in one of the most florid periods the convent
Certosa del Galluzzo
Florence
This fortified monastery the Carthusians built overlooking the town of Galluzzo, about five km from Florence, is extraordinary both architecturally and artistically
Chiesa di San Francesco
Grosseto
It was erected by the Benedictines and first dedicated to S. Fortunato
Chiesa di San Francesco - Volterra
Pisa
The coats of arms of the city is the only decoration on the simple stone façade of the Church
Chiesa di San Girolamo - Volterra
Pisa
The church os S. Girolamo and the convent were built in 1445 by Michelozzi
Chiesa di San Giusto - Volterra
Pisa
The Church of San Giusto was designed in 1627 by the Florentine architect Giovanni Coccapani and consecrated in 1775
Chiesa di San Lino - Volterra
Pisa
This simple convent church with a single nave was built on Raffaello Maffei's request
Chiesa di San Michele - Volterra
Pisa
The actual building, of the 13th century, has a romaesque façade that wears the Farnese Family coats of arms
Chiesa di Sant'Agostino - Castiglion Fiorentino
Arezzo
The originary complex is of the 13th century, while the bell tower was built in 1500
Chiesa di Sant'Alessandro - Volterra
Pisa
The church is very old, an it is believed that was consecreted in 1220 by Pope Callisto II
Chiesa di Santa Maria - Palaia
Pisa
St Mary’s Church is built of terracotta bricks in a very simple style
Chiesa di Sant’Andrea - Palaia
Pisa
St. Andrew’s Church, was begun in the 11th century but its façade and bell tower were built in Romanesque style between the 12th and 15th century
Chiesa e chiostro di San Francesco - Castiglion Fiorentino
Arezzo
This complex rises on the “hill of Paradise,” outside of the primitive enclosing town walls
Church of B.V.M. Madre delle Grazie
Florence
It was projected by the architect, Guido Morozzi, and it was built between 1954 and 1958
Church of Badia
Arezzo
Built by Benedictine monks in the 13th century and dedicated to the Saints Flora and Lucilla, this church opens out onto the recently restored Piazza della Badia
Church of Madonna
Livorno
It was projected by Pieroni in the 17th century and it's dedicated to Our Lady
Church of Maria Maddalena
Pisa
Construction dates from the 12th century, but the church was completely restored in the 18th century but half destroyed by bombings during World War II
Church of Ognissanti
Florence
It was founded in 1251 by the Ordine degli Umiliati, rationalized the organization of the hamlet located on the site
Church of Orsanmichele
Florence
The building is square in plan, and there are still, on the ground floor, the 13th century arches that formed the loggia
Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
Massa-Carrara
The church is divided into three naves, with big columns
Church of S. Felice
Florence
The present building dates to the 1400s, though there are traces of an earlier Romanesque structure
Church of S. Felicita
Florence
It was built in the middle ages on the site of a Paleochristian Church and cemetery
Church of S. Ferdinando della Pia Casa di Montedomini
Florence
The current imposing building of the Pia Casa of Montedomini stands near Arno's shore
Church of S. Leonardo in Arcetri
Florence
It was partially demolished and partially incorporated to the Uffizi, ceasing all religious functions
Church of S. Maria del Carmine
Florence
It was begun in 1268, finished in 1476, devastated by a fire in 1771, and rebuilt in a rather grandiose Baroque style in 1792
Church of Saint Andrea di Castello
Massa-Carrara
It stood on the pilgrims' route to Santiago de Compostela
Church of Saints Ippolito and Cassiano
Massa-Carrara
It's is located at the foot of the Monte Barca, not far from the castle and the old centre of Bagnone
Church of San Bartolomeo
Pistoia
The church was built, together with the monastery, not far from the city wall, in the mid eighth century by the Lombard doctor Gaidoaldo
Church of San Domenico
Arezzo
Founded in 1275, and finished at the beginning of the 14th century, this Gothic basilica dominates the singhtly sloping back-drop of piazza S. Domenico
Church of San Domenico
Pisa
The church was part of a convent of Dominican nuns. Both were built in 1395 and donated by Pietro Gambacorti, Prince of Pisa, to his daughter Chiara, whose bones were discovered by the high altar
Church of San Fabiano
Prato
The church, built by the Benedictines of the Cassinese-Cluniac rule, is mentioned for the first time in a paper of 1081, but it is surely older
Church of San Francesco
Siena
It was built by the Franciscans, and it is characterised by the typical simple style
Church of San Francesco
Prato
The construction of the present church dates back to the late 13th century
Church of San Francesco
Arezzo
This Basilica, situated in the square that bears its name, at the point where via Cavour widens out to form an attractive access point to the old-est nucleus of the town, goes back to the second half of the 13th century
Church of San Francesco
Pisa
The church has recently been the object of public attention for the opening of the purported tomb of Count Ugolino
Church of San Giorgio degli Innocenti
Pisa
The building has been restored in the Romanesque style. The interior preserves a crucifix of the German school and a few oval canvases by Ceuli
Church of San Giovanni Fuorcivitas
Pistoia
The church consecrated to Saint John the Evangelist was called Fuorcivitas because it was built outside the Medieval city wall
Church of San Jacopo Sopr'Arno
Florence
The church, which dates to the X century, has been modified repeatedly
Church of San Martino
Massa-Carrara
It is completely lacking of roof and shows a particular structure
Church of San Matteo in Soarta
Pisa
It represents one of the most charming and classic examples of 17th-century architecture
Church of San Michele in Foro
Lucca
It's located in Piazza San Michele, the site of many medieval and Renaissance buildings
Church of San Niccolò
Prato
It is a complex of buildings built from XIV century to XVIII century, with numerous pieces of art
Church of San Nicola
Pisa
It has a two-colour marble façade with polychrome inlays derived from the Pisan Romanesque style
Church of San Paolo
Pistoia
The church is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture in which echoes of the traditional Pistoian polychromy can still be seen
Church of San Paolo a Ripa d'Arno
Pisa
It's located in the south-west of the old town near the south bank of the Arno
Church of San Pier Forelli
Prato
Church of the 19th century, rectangular-shaped, arisen in 1838, on the place of an ancient demolished church
Church of San Pietro
Pistoia
This church with its white and green marble façade is the last example of the extraordinary period of Pistoian polychrome decoration and interprets in a fully mature manner the feeling of the period
Church of San Ranierino
Pisa
The small church, located near the Piazza del Duomo, originally stood at the southeast corner of the Field of Miracles with the façade facing west
Church of San Silvestro
Pisa
The church was founded in the 12th century. In 1118 it was granted to Benedictine monks, and in 1331 to Dominican nuns
Church of San Sisto in Cortevecchia
Pisa
The church is the venue for the celebration of ''Lo die di Santo Sisto'', a memorable date in Pisan history
Church of San Vincenzo and Santa Caterina De Ricci
Prato
This church is dedicated to Santa Caterina de' Ricci, who lived in the adjoining nunnery for a long time
Church of San Vito
Pisa
It has been rebuilt in the same spot as the old building destroyed by bombing, which in turn had replaced an older and larger church demolished in the late 18th century during work carried out on the river embankments
Church of Sant'Agostino
Lucca
The church dominates the main square of Pietrasanta from the height of its steps
Church of Sant'Agostino
Prato
It was originated by the Augustinian monks in 1271, but the present church dates back to the 14th and 15th century
Church of Sant'Agostino
Arezzo
It's an ancient building (1257), modified at the end of the 15th century and half way through the 18th
Church of Sant'Alessandro Maggiore
Lucca
The church of Sant'Alessandro is also called Sant'Alessandro Maggiore to distinguish it from the no longer existing homonymous church near the Duomo
Church of Sant'Andrea
Pistoia
It's certainly of ancient origin: in fact many clues tell us that the foundation must date back to the period of Lombard rule
Church of Sant'Anna
Pisa
The church and the convent were erected in 1406 for a community of Benedictine nuns
Church of Sant'Antonio
Pisa
It was founded in the early 13th century: its façade has recently been restored
Church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria
Pisa
Catherine of Alexandria, the name of the girl that gave her name to the church, was a young girl who suffered martyrdom during persecutions by Maxentius, in the early 4th century
Church of Santa Chiara
Pisa
The present church, adjoining Santa Chiara Hospital, was built in 1784 after the demolition of the original 13th-century building
Church of Santa Cristina
Pisa
Ii is a Romanesque church dating from the 11th century, as is attested by the small blind arches decorating the outside of the apse
Church of Santa Croce in Fossabanda
Pisa
In 2000 the church-monastery was converted into a hotel owned by the Commune of Pisa and run by the Fondazione Toniolo. The church is located near the Convention Centre
Church of Santa Maria a Ripalta
Pistoia
Recently reopened for worship thanks to careful restoration, the church dates to the mid twelfth century
Church of Santa Maria del Carmine
Pisa
The church is located alongside Corso Italia, the main street of the city
Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso
Livorno
It was built in the 19th century and contains interesting works of modern artists
Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso
Prato
The construction of the church began in 1575 and an arcade was added in 1584 by Alfonso Parigi
Church of Santa Maria della Pietà
Prato
The church was built in 1617, following a miracle event, after a project of Gherardo Mechini
Church of Santa Maria della Spina
Pisa
The church is situated on the left bank of the Arno to the west of the Palazzo Gambacorti, and perhaps is one of the best-known of the smaller churches of Pisa
Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie
Pistoia
It is a fine example of Renaissance architecture and in its structure we can see the influence of the great Florentine architect Michelozzo
Church of Santa Maria in Gradi
Arezzo
This construction looks out on to the square of the same name, which is situated on the steep slope of piaggia di Murello
Church of Santa Marta
Pisa
It was formerly known as Church of Santa Viviana in Suarta, from the name of the old quarter where it was located
Church of Santi Filippo e Prospero
Pistoia
The church, even though it is small, houses six confessionals, a sign of how these furnishings were in great use during the Counter Reformation period
Church of Santo Sepolcro
Pisa
Around the middle of the 12th century the architect Diotisalvi erected this octagonal monument for the Order of the Hospital of St. John
Church of Santo Stefano al Ponte Vecchio
Florence
It dates to at least 1116, and presents a Romanesque façade whose lower half is older, with simple doors bordered by architraves, and arches
Church of Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri
Pisa
It was officiated on 7 July 1562: the interior preserves mementos, flags and lights taken away from Turkish and pirate ships during the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries
Church of Spirito Santo
Pistoia
With its severe façade, this church is the greatest example of seventeenth century architecture in Pistoia
Church of Ss Giovanni and Reparata
Lucca
The church is mentioned for the first time in 754 in the testament of bishop Valprando
Church of SS Jacopo e Filippo in Orticaia
Pisa
The Romanesque church dates from the 12th century but has been altered on several occasions
Church of SS. Annunziata
Florence
The present church was built between 1444 and 1481 by Michelozzo, with the assistance of P. Portigiani and Antonio Manetti
Church of SS. Apostoli
Florence
It dates to the 11th century, was reworked in the XV-XVI centuries, and was restored to its original state between 1930 and 1938
Church of St. Agostino - San Gimignano
Siena
Its very simple façade still retains the characteristics of its original architectural style
Church of the Madonna dei Galletti
Pisa
The present church was already in existence in the 13th century, but was rebuilt in the 18th century in the baroque style
Church of the Ss Annunziata
Arezzo
This is situated on the most westerly stretch of via Garibaldi (the old via Sacra, a long artery which described a semi circle around the medieval town)
Church of Vendaso
Massa-Carrara
It represents a typical example of high medieval architecture with its capitals with flowers, circles, animal
Collegiata - Castiglion Fiorentino
Arezzo
In 1836, it was decided to build a new Collegiata on the ancient Pieve, which by then was in bad condition. The construction began in 1840, directed by Pietro Mancini
Duomo - San Gimignano
Siena
The Duomo or Collegiate Church, situated on the west side of the Duomo square, is a remarkable monument of Romanesque architecture in Tuscany
Duomo - Volterra
Pisa
The cathedral dedicated to the Assumption Mary was reconstructed in about 1120 on the site of a preexisting church dedicated to the Holy Mary
Duomo di Livorno
Livorno
It was built by Cogorano in 1587 and accomplished by Pieroni and Cantagallina in 1606
Duomo di Santo Stefano
Prato
The interior has 3 aisles supported by green marble massive columns and finished with elegant capitals; wide arcades and decorations with bands of alberese stone and green marble
Duomo e Libreria Piccolomini
Siena
Built in 1492 by Cardinal Francesco Piccolomini Todeschini (subsequently pope Pius III Piccolomini) to house the rich book collection of pope Pius II Piccolomini
Eremo di S. Leonardo al Lago - Monteriggioni
Siena
A noteworthy element of the architectural complex is the beautiful church with a single nave built entirely in stone, excellently conserving the simplicity of its medieval lines
Pieve a Castello - Monteriggioni
Siena
Established at the start of the 11th century but probably with much older origins, the ancient country church is now used for civic purposes
Pieve di San Leolino - Rignano sull'Arno
Florence
The Pieve di San Leolino in Rignano sull’Arno was first mentioned in 1066 in a document of the lost San Pier Maggiore Monastery in Florence
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Pieve di San Martino - Palaia
Pisa
St. Martin’s church, currently being restored lies on the outskirts of the town on via della Pieve
Pieve di Santa Maria
Arezzo
Completely built of sandstone and situated between corso Italia and the Piazza Grande behind, this is one of the largest and most attractive Romanesque
Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie
Arezzo
A 15th century sanctuary, situated on the outskirts to the south of the town (1.5 Km from the centre) at the end of the straight viale Mecenate
Santuario delle Vertighe - Monte San Savino
Arezzo
The Sanctuary is located near exit 27 of A1 motorway of which the Virgin of Vertighe is the protectress
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