Mausoleo di San Bernardino - L'Aquila, Italy
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 42° 21.011 E 013° 24.136
33T E 368405 N 4689893
The Mausoleum of St. Bernardino of Siena is located inside the Basilica of San Bernardino in L'Aquita, Italy. It is considered the masterpiece of Renaissance art in L'Aquila.
Waymark Code: WM1B9KM
Location: Abruzzo, Italy
Date Posted: 12/31/2024
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rjmcdonough1
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"The fifth chapel to the right of the Basilica of San Bernardino, which is much bigger than the others one, features the Mausoleum of St. Bernardino of Siena. The commission was given to Silvestro dell'Aquila in 1489 by Jacopo di Notar Nanni and it was completed by his grandchild Angelo, better known as L'Ariscola, in 1505. The mausoleum is considered the masterpiece of Renaissance art in L'Aquila. The mausoleum has quadrilateral form on two lines of pilasters decorated by recesses with sacred sculptures. The remains of the saint are held in a modern silver urn which substitutes for the original one smuggled by French. The vault of the chapel and the apse have frescos made by Girolamo Cenatiempo." (visit link)

Visiting Hours:
Monday to Saturday: From 6:60 to 19:30
Sundays & Holidays: From 8:00 to 19:30
Date of origin:: 1489-1505

Architect(s): Silvestro dell'Aquila also known as Silvestro di Giacomo da Sulmona

Style: Renaissance (ca. 1400–1500)

Web site of the object (if exists): [Web Link]

Type of building (structure): Small religious objects (waychapels and columns of the crucification)

Address:
Via S. Bernardino 3, L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy 67100


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