Pieve of San Pancrazio (San Casciano in Val di Pesa)
The Pieve of San Pancrazio is a church in San Casciano in Val di Pesa.
Pieve of San Pancrazio.
It is located on the hill dividing the valleys of the Pesa and Virginio streams. Known since the 10th century, it has noteworthy apses of Lombard architectural style. The interior has a nave and two aisles with matronaei. Works of art include a Madonna with Child of Agnolo Gaddi's school and a Crucifixion by Santi di Tito dating from 1590. Also notable is the studiolo by Cosimo Gheri, a pupil of Santi di Tito, with precious frescoes depicting the liberal arts and poets and scientists of the Classical Era.
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Coordinates: 43°37′37.29″N 11°08′27.11″E / 43.6270250°N 11.1408639°E
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