San Domenico Church
San Domenico Church
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KatrinaMolini
Corciano, Italy7,514 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
Nice church. Said to be designed by Nicola Pisano, a famous Italian sculptor from the 13th century. Founded in 1275. The interior is super simple, with dark lighting and some beautiful frescoes from the 14th & 15th centuries. The entrance is free.
Written March 3, 2022
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L0d0
London283 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Hidden away behind the Cathedral is this beautiful 13C church. Curious asymmetric bell tower. A large cross by Cimabue hangs above the altar. Many well preserved 14c frescoes on the walls. Flat beamed ceiling in the gothic style
Empty when we went. Worth seeing
Empty when we went. Worth seeing
Written September 21, 2022
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NurseRoodaal
Melbourne, Australia392 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
There are some very old frescoes in this quiet little church for which it is famous. A little off the main track and down the hill this church is worth a visit, especially when you then compare it with the other, more elaborate, churches in town.
Written January 30, 2019
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ManiagoRina
maniago139 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
the famous cross had a audio which shed much light on the symbolism of the cross it was well worth 1euro, the whole church was the first from the Dominican friars. Just a small but incredible information about the church who why ect I loved it!!!!
Written May 11, 2018
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peterportez
Columbia, MD138 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
It has a little mention in Fodors and Frommers. None in Michelin's Tuscany Green Guide. Yet it is an astonishing early Renaissance masterpiece.
I'm writing about Ciambue's huge (approx. 10' x 9') painted (tempura on wood) Crucifix that hangs suspended above the alter at this little-visited church of San Domenico in a quiet corner of Old Town, a few minute's walk from Vasari's house.
It's one of three painted Crucifixes by Ciambue that still remains and is one of the first Renaissance breakaways from the early Byzantine depictions of the Passion.
The work, after Wikipedia, "confronts the viewer with the merciless depiction of the defeated body of Christ...with its graphic depiction of human suffering and physical pain."
Not to be missed for any reason!
I'm writing about Ciambue's huge (approx. 10' x 9') painted (tempura on wood) Crucifix that hangs suspended above the alter at this little-visited church of San Domenico in a quiet corner of Old Town, a few minute's walk from Vasari's house.
It's one of three painted Crucifixes by Ciambue that still remains and is one of the first Renaissance breakaways from the early Byzantine depictions of the Passion.
The work, after Wikipedia, "confronts the viewer with the merciless depiction of the defeated body of Christ...with its graphic depiction of human suffering and physical pain."
Not to be missed for any reason!
Written April 6, 2015
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Stephen L
New York City, NY8 contributions
Mar 2015 • Solo
Simple Medieval Beauty of San Domenico is quite moving…of course the Piero Della F. frescoes in San Francesco are astounding….however as with many high profile sights it can become a museum-like sterile experience….But San Domenico is a regular parish church….lifted out of the 13th Century but its original power is still palpable because of its lack of tourists…the frescoes are lovely…but the star is the Cimabue Crucifix….lovely church….
Written April 6, 2015
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Matt A
Melbourne, Australia162 contributions
Aug 2013 • Family
A little out of the way in a quiet piazza, this church has a tranquil atmosphere and is dominated by Cimabue's amazing crucifixion of Christ. Well worth the walk to get there
Written August 22, 2013
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wendyb11934
North Adams, MA157 contributions
Jul 2013 • Family
Thia is by far my favorite church in Arezzo. Among the splendid and larger churches in the city I find this to be a true gem. Lovely in its simplicity. Founded in 1275 and finished in the the late 1300s in a local form of Gothic architecture. It holds many fine paintings and a signiificant crucifix by Cimabue. The church has been restored many times.
I find it a quiet, lovely and peaceful place to visit. It is on the Piazza di San Domenica heading downhill from the Cathedral on via di Sassoverde.
Of note, if you approach Arezzo by car and circle around to the back of the city on via Pietri there is a large parking lot which has free parking, it fills up early, as well as pay parking. From there you can take escaltors up to the Cathedral.
I find it a quiet, lovely and peaceful place to visit. It is on the Piazza di San Domenica heading downhill from the Cathedral on via di Sassoverde.
Of note, if you approach Arezzo by car and circle around to the back of the city on via Pietri there is a large parking lot which has free parking, it fills up early, as well as pay parking. From there you can take escaltors up to the Cathedral.
Written July 22, 2013
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982rodneyl
Grande Prairie, Canada162 contributions
Oct 2021
This church has a unique crucifix and Madonna both of which are worth taking a little trip away from the centre to see.
Written October 23, 2021
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westy54
Sydney, Australia9,046 contributions
Jul 2019
Construction of this small stone church with a Gothic style facade and bell tower was commenced in 1265 and was completed during the 14th century. The facade was being renovated when we visited so much of it was covered but you could see from the photo outside that it was largely unadorned except for a rose window above the only portal that was covered by a porch.
Internally the church had a single nave with a wooden trussed ceiling. There were a number of frescoes, many dating from the 14th century, around the walls, however unfortunately a good number of them had suffered various degrees of damage over the centuries.
The high altar sits in front of a Gothic style chapel with a lancet arch that also has a small vaulted ceiling and three long stained glass windows. There are two smaller chapels, each with a smaller lancet arch and one stained glass window on either side of the high altar.
The main attraction in the church though is the large wonderful Crucifix, painted in 1265 by the Italian painter Cimabue. It was stated that there were lights which you could turn on to highlight the features of the Crucifix, presumably with the donation of money, however after about 10 minutes of searching we gave up.
The church was located along one of the streets that lead to our car park so therefore worth a look, particularly for the Crucifix, but not sure I would rate this as a must see.
Internally the church had a single nave with a wooden trussed ceiling. There were a number of frescoes, many dating from the 14th century, around the walls, however unfortunately a good number of them had suffered various degrees of damage over the centuries.
The high altar sits in front of a Gothic style chapel with a lancet arch that also has a small vaulted ceiling and three long stained glass windows. There are two smaller chapels, each with a smaller lancet arch and one stained glass window on either side of the high altar.
The main attraction in the church though is the large wonderful Crucifix, painted in 1265 by the Italian painter Cimabue. It was stated that there were lights which you could turn on to highlight the features of the Crucifix, presumably with the donation of money, however after about 10 minutes of searching we gave up.
The church was located along one of the streets that lead to our car park so therefore worth a look, particularly for the Crucifix, but not sure I would rate this as a must see.
Written October 27, 2019
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MariaGabriellaTedde
La Maddalena, Italy2 contributions
Buon giorno, nel mese di giugno visiterò Arezzo, vorrei vedere la chiesa di San Domenico e ammirare il Crocefisso. M chiedevo quali fossero degli orari di apertura e se per vedere il Crocefisso ci fossero dei turni con l'entrata limitata ad un numero massimo di persone con prenotazione ( come per la Cappella Bacci). In rete non ho trovato nulla. Grazie
suarim
Castellammare Di Stabia, Italy869 contributions
Non c'è nessun limite di entrata e la chiesa è aperta ad orario continuo
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