San Giovanni Battista (Ponte allo Spino)
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| Basic data | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| place | Ponte allo Spino, Italy |
| archdiocese | Siena-Colle di Val d'Elsa-Montalcino |
| Patronage | John the Baptist |
| Building description | |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| 43 ° 17 '2.2 " N , 11 ° 14' 22.6" E | |
San Giovanni Battista is a church in Ponte allo Spino, municipality of Sovicille , Province of Siena , Archdiocese of Siena-Colle di Val d'Elsa-Montalcino .
History and description
First mentioned in 1189, it is one of the most interesting Romanesque buildings in the Siena region.
The parish church consists of three naves , which are separated by cross-shaped pillars and closed with apses . The last yoke of the central nave has a higher barrel vault with a tiburio , which is decorated on the outside with hanging arches and with step-shaped diamonds and circles.
In the facade , divided horizontally by a frame, there is a portal and a large monoforium . The differently designed capitals are of high quality. The bell tower, built in the Lombard style, has coupling windows and monoforias.
Inside is a panel by Bartolomeo Neroni , known as Il Riccio ( 16th century ), with the Madonna and Child, angels, saints and a bishop.
gallery
General view of the church
The apses after the restoration
Tiburio in the style of the Pisan Romanesque
"Cloister", part after the restoration
Inside
Capital with vintage scene
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Web links
- Pieve di San Giovanni Battista a Ponte allo Spino ( it ) La scheda su toscana.it.