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The Cathedral was built between 1594 and 1680 and it was solemnly consecrated on June 19th, 1972 by His Excellency Bishop Francesco Maria Arrighi. In order to build the cathedral, the old parish of Saint Mary was demolished. ... more »
In 1691 Giovan Battista Arrigoni (maybe, originally from Milan) began building the church following a Baroque style. Soon afterwards, it was renewed following Andrea Pozzo’s project. It was finally completed, around 173... more »
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Di origine duecentesca, fu ampliata nel XVII secolo dai Francescani. È ancora identificabile l'ingresso della chiesa originaria che comprendeva l'attuale transetto. Il parato esterno è a mattoni con inserzioni d... more »
The building was constructed at the end of the XIIIth century by the Silvestrine Friars. The church was a place of worship until the end of 1600, when it was endowed to the Episcopal Seminary . Lately the building has restruc... more »
The Oratory of Saint Anthony, known as Oratory of the Knights of Saint Stephen, is situated on one of the main streets in the upper part of the historical center ,close to Piazza Grande. The Knight Order of Saint Stephen was ... more »
It stands isolated at the foot of the village of Montepulciano. The building, summa of the Renaissance studies of the Greek cross plan applied to Catholic worship constructions, was realized by Antonio Sangallo the Eldest, wh... more »
It was built in 1306, thanks to Agnese Segni, lady from Montepulciano. It was radically restored in 1600. The facade preserves the portal, dated 1300, while the other decorative pieces were realized in 1900. The brick bell to... more »
It was built in 1285 and it was totally restored during the XVth century. The lower part of the facade, scanned by grooved pilasters , above which stand niches that frame the portal, with a lunette in terracotta, that represe... more »
The plan of the church, that was built in 1653 ,is attributed to Flaminio del Turco. The fancy travertine facade , divided in two sections, that are in turn divided in three parts, unites structural styles and Late Mannerism ... more »
It presents a gabled facade, with travertine hewn stones set up in regular files and enriched by a splaying portal with a lancet arch surmounted by a gable. The sloping sides of the roof are decorated by a series of three foi... more »
The facade of the church is preceded by a porch with three arcades ,executed, as the whole facade, following the project by Ippolito Scalza. The interior, with a single space, presents a decoration made of very rich gilded st... more »
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