{"id":52474,"date":"2024-01-19T10:33:45","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T09:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.terredipisa.it\/attrazione\/terricciola-church-of-san-donato\/"},"modified":"2025-01-21T17:11:52","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T16:11:52","slug":"terricciola-church-of-san-donato","status":"publish","type":"attrazione","link":"https:\/\/www.terredipisa.it\/en\/attrazione\/terricciola-church-of-san-donato\/","title":{"rendered":"Terricciola | Church of San Donato"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Church of San Donato<\/strong>, one of the historical and artistic symbols of Terricciola<\/a>, is located in the highest part of the village. It is easily accessible via a double ramp and staircase and represents a perfect blend of medieval architecture and 19th-century neoclassical renovations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

History and architecture of the Church of San Donato<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The church’s facade, renovated in the 19th century, underwent significant alterations that transformed the building’s originally medieval appearance. Nevertheless, its commanding position and historic charm make it a must-see for those visiting Terricciola.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u00a9Francesco Mazzei \/ Terre di Pisa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Interior: art and architectural details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The interior of the Church of San Donato is characterized by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Latin cross plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Three naves, separated by sturdy pillars<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Neoclassical decorations, with masonry cornices and pilasters typical of the mid-19th century<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Notable works of art<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Madonna and Child with Saints<\/em> (18th century): attributed to Anton Domenico Bamberini, it is located in the counterfa\u00e7ade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament<\/em>: richly decorated, it houses the 17th-century Flagellation of Christ<\/em>, a work of great artistic impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Baptismal Font<\/em>: made in 1807, it is a historical element of great interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Madonna and Child on panel<\/em> (1409): kept in the sacristy, it represents a rare example of medieval art.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n