|
 Chiesa di San Michele in Borgo - Pisa, Italia Posted by:  razalas
N 43° 43.015 E 010° 24.149
32T E 612976 N 4841388
The church of San Michele in Borgo is located in Borgo Street in Pisa.
Waymark Code: WMZGH1
Location: Toscana, Italy
Date Posted: 11/09/2018
Views: 4
The official tourism website of Pisa tell us about the Chiesa di San Michele in Borgo:
quote:
"Archaeological evidence from this site indicates that it was already inhabited by the Etruscans and Romans. The earliest mention of the church and adjacent monastery goes back to 1016, when a pre-existing chapel was transformed and dedicated to the Archangel Michael, under the directions of the Benedictine monk Bono.
The building was handed over to Camaldolese monks between 1105 and 1111, in whose hands it remained until 1782, when monasteries were suppressed, and the church was transformed into a Priory. The building in its present state is the result of a long series of alterations beginning in the 13th century, continuing with the transformation of the medieval bell tower in 1676, a late baroque re-adaptation in mid 18th century and re-building following the earthquake in 1846, ending with the completion of repair work in 1963, after the second world war.
The marble front dates from the 1300s with three doors at street level; the central one is surmounted by a Gothic aedicule with a Madonna and Child with Angels and an Abbott holding an Offering by Lupo di Francesco (the originals are in the Museum of S. Matteo). Above there are three rows of loggias. Writing on the lower part of the wall refers to the election of a Rector of the University in the early years of the 17th century.
The interior is divided into three aisles by columns crowned with Romanesque capitals and the main altar is built above the 11th to 12th century crypt. Here you can admire a 14th century Crucifix attributed to Nino Pisano. The frescos and paintings date from the 13th to the 18th centuries. Two archaeological explorations, one in front of the Church and another behind it, discovered a 13th century brick-paved street and the remains of the late 13th century monastery, a modern-day well and ten 16th - 17th century silos for storing cereals."
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1200
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
Street address of Church:
Pisa, IT
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
|
Visit Instructions:1) A photo of the church is required for visits to a waymark. 2) Please share some comments about your visit. 3) Additional photos are encouraged. If you can have information in addition to that already provided about this church, please share it with us.
|