Chiesa di San Francesco
San Francesco de’ Ferri is a Gothic church in Pisa whose distinctive history begins in the early 13th century. The building is first documented in 1233, and a substantial rebuild undertaken from 1261–1270, directed by Giovanni di Simone, gave this church its slender bell tower and the soaring façade that greets visitors today. The structure was promoted under the patronage of the Pisane noble families, who maintained private burial chapels while the Franciscan administration focused on the liturgical life of the church. The marble façade dates to 1603, a complete update that coincided with interior renovations and the inclusion of paintings by Jacopo da Empoli, Domenico Passignano, and Santi di Tito. …
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