Churches

San Francesco

CHIUSI


According to tradition, the settlement developed after Saint Francis visited the place in 1212.
The church, built on a previous one dedicated to Saint Michael, that in turn, was founded, according to tradition, on an Etruscan temple, presents the traditional monastic plan with a single nave. The facade, in terracotta and travertine, is divided by three arcades supported by spiral columns that frame the Gothic portal. On the right , another portal, dated 1200, opens up. It’s decorated with a spiral motif ; the architrave is supported by carved ledges. The lateral sides are crowned by braided archways.
The interior, restructured in 1700, exhibits fragmented frescoes, coming from different periods. A beautiful XVth century wooden Cross is located on the second altar on the left.According to tradition, the settlement developed after Saint Francis visited the place in 1212.
The church, built on a previous one dedicated to Saint Michael, that in turn, was founded, according to tradition, on an Etruscan temple, presents the traditional monastic plan with a single nave. The facade, in terracotta and travertine, is divided by three arcades supported by spiral columns that frame the Gothic portal. On the right , another portal, dated 1200, opens up. It’s decorated with a spiral motif ; the architrave is supported by carved ledges. The lateral sides are crowned by braided archways.
The interior, restructured in 1700, exhibits fragmented frescoes, coming from different periods. A beautiful XVth century wooden Cross is located on the second altar on the left.

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