San Leonardo al Lago, Monteriggioni

San Leonardo al Lago is a Roman Catholic church in the neighborhood of Quercegrossa, within the town limits of Monteriggioni, a few kilometers outside of Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy.

History

The church was originally documented as an Augustinian hermitage in 1119, located near the Lake Verano, now known a Pian del Lago. An abbey was established over the next centuries. The church underwent reconstruction during 13th and 14th centuries, gaining a style transitioning between romanesque and gothic. In 1366, the convent was fortified to protect against raiding armies. The tall stone facade has a round oculus but a rounded arch portal. The lateral walls have few but narrow windows.

The church apse contains frescoes depicting the Life of the Virgin (1360-1370) by Lippo Vanni. The refectory contains remains of a fresco depicting the Crucifixion (1445) by Giovanni di Paolo del Grazia.[1] [2] Coordinates: 43°19′13″N 11°14′56″E / 43.320169°N 11.249017°E / 43.320169; 11.249017

References

  1. ↑ Comune of Monteriggioni, entry on church.
  2. ↑ Luoghi della Fede Regione Toscana, entry on church
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