San Giovanni Fuoricivitas

Beautiful outside...with a surprise inside

The facade of this church, like many others in the city, is really special because of its colors and pattern. Moreover, inside, it is possible to admire "The Visitation", a work in vitrified terracott...

Beautiful outside...with a surprise inside

The facade of this church, like many others in the city, is really special because of its colors and pattern. Moreover, inside, it is possible to admire "The Visitation", a work in vitrified terracott...

Interesting decorations

The Romanesque church was built in the 14th century on the site of the old Lombard church which was located outside the city walls, hence its name “Fuoricivitas” meaning “outside the city”. It is a hu...

Interesting decorations

The Romanesque church was built in the 14th century on the site of the old Lombard church which was located outside the city walls, hence its name “Fuoricivitas” meaning “outside the city”. It is a hu...

Simplicity and calm inside this church, hiding a sculptural gem!

Drove off the A11 at Pistoia on our way to Florence, solely to visit the church of San Giovanni Fuoricivitas. This is not a cathedral by any measure, but its simplicity has the effect of making its f...