Chiesa di San Francesco

San Marino, San Marino

Chiesa di San Francesco construction was begun in 1351 and completed around 1400. The rose window was covered in the 17th century it was brought to light last renovation performed by Gino Zani and brought back largely to the original lines. In the cloister is the tomb of Bishop Marino Madroni, who lived in the 15th century.

References:

Wikipedia

Religious sites in San Marino

Address

Contrada San Francesco 1, San Marino, San Marino

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Details

Founded: 1351
Category: Religious sites in San Marino

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Blake Parham (2 years ago)
Great entry point to the city and a nice place to start your walk through the old streets. Pretty architecture as well.

Andrea Nori (3 years ago)
Beautiful entry point to enter the city. Nice policemen will let you through to enter ;)

Hugh (3 years ago)
Very small museum with two hallways of paintings, objects, and/or fresco

Gypsyduo (5 years ago)
Ok for a quick look if you have the multi museum pass

Glenn Colley (6 years ago)
Interesting that the temple was turned into a catholic place of baptism. Faunt now has money in it.

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