San Bernardino, Asciano

San Bernardino is a Romanesque-style, former Roman Catholic church building, for some decades converted to museum, in the town of Asciano, Province of Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy.

Facade.

History

This church, was once an oratory or chapel, dedicated to San Giovanni Battista, adjacent to the church of San Francesco. It was property of a hospital of San Giovanni Battista at the site since 1178. The oratory was restored in 1324 by the Commendatore Federigo Spadafuori. It acquired the new title in 1444, with a visit from Bernardino da Siena.[1] In the 15th century it was owned by the Knights Hospitaller.[2]

References
  1. Comune Asciano, entry on chapel.
  2. I Luoghi della Fede, website on Tuscan churches by Region of Tuscany.

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