Tempio di San Biagio
Tempio di San Biagio
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lindacrick
Granville, OH500 contributions
Sep 2019
Just on the approach to Montepulciano, San Biagio is a MUST visit. Perched overlooking the valley back to Pienza, the balance and design of the church is very pleasing. Inside, they have affordable self guided recordings ...take the time to do it....and DO the "under the dome" tip they give you. Very cool. Beautiful architecture, art and views. VERY memorable.
Written October 23, 2019
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Mark B
Texas23 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
The relative serenity and simplicity of Tempio di San Biagio is why we return again and again. While other churches may be larger and more opulent, it is the soul-feeding ambience that draws us. They now have a good audio guide as well.
Written June 1, 2019
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Kelleygirl2
Sarasota, FL6,483 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
We drove up the cypress lined avenue to the Church of San Biagio in Montepulciano, considered one of the finest buildings of the Renaissance. As I stepped out into the brisk but now sunny morning I began to take in the expanding views from this hilltop. The church, designed by Antonio da Sangallo the Elder, with its commanding presence, is perched high on a hill with expansive views of the valley below. Built in travertine between 1518 and 1545, this imposing church is more austere than many we have seen, with less decorations inside and out and yet the altar features a beautiful frieze. A unique and lovely floral altar decoration with a combination of fresh oranges and white roses, white baby’s breath and fresh green grapes was likely created from the local harvest and added a uniquely human touch. The origin of this church is based on the story from 1518 of two women and a shepherd who passed in front of a fresco of the Madonna and child and claimed to have seen the eyes of the Virgin move following them as if she were alive. The church on this hilltop was blissfully peaceful both inside the church and out.
I was especially glad of the visit to Montepulciano because I stopped in the Galleria d’Arte San Biagio across from the church, although I wished I had seen it sooner because I would have spent more time (and money) here. Inside this shop was a plethora of pastas, local foods, cheeses, vinegars and my favorite Montepulciano wine (at a discount!) but the joyful discovery here was the artist whose wonderful paintings covered the walls of this shop. She was delightful and I am sure I would have bought a painting had I time to really look, but I did buy a hand painted tile of her of sunflowers and wine. I later discovered along with the tile she had included some Italian seasonings, a hand painted card and a carved scented soap into my bag. With barely enough time to thank and pay her I was off running (again) to catch the bus.
I was especially glad of the visit to Montepulciano because I stopped in the Galleria d’Arte San Biagio across from the church, although I wished I had seen it sooner because I would have spent more time (and money) here. Inside this shop was a plethora of pastas, local foods, cheeses, vinegars and my favorite Montepulciano wine (at a discount!) but the joyful discovery here was the artist whose wonderful paintings covered the walls of this shop. She was delightful and I am sure I would have bought a painting had I time to really look, but I did buy a hand painted tile of her of sunflowers and wine. I later discovered along with the tile she had included some Italian seasonings, a hand painted card and a carved scented soap into my bag. With barely enough time to thank and pay her I was off running (again) to catch the bus.
Written May 26, 2017
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Toscoantico
Pisa, Italy8 contributions
Sep 2020
What I can say is that if you are visiting Val d'orcia and you know what you can expect, this church with its beauty, its Renaissance architecture, its harmony and its harmonious insertion into the landscape represents the Val d'Orcia at its best.
Written September 17, 2020
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L. Martein
Paris, France10 contributions
Aug 2020
Only saw it by night, waiting for our reservation at La Grotta restaurant which is just opposite. But the moon looked good on it :) Very interesting Renaissance church.
Written August 22, 2020
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woggles67
Toronto, Canada79 contributions
Jul 2019
There's a recently imposed modest admission charge but the complementary audioguide is good and the visit very appealing.
Written August 7, 2019
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Richard H
Claremont, CA28 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
We were unable to go inside as they did not open that day. However, the grounds and the building are very picturesque. Catch this building at sunset and it really lights up. Going to Montepulciano...must stop and seet.
Written January 9, 2019
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Averil N
Exeter, UK293 contributions
May 2017
Glimpsed on the first day and then almost daily from differing viewpoints in the town and when driving out of town, we saved the visit for our last day. Beautiful posiiton just outside of town this is a fascinating building from the outside, walk round and round and then go inside. We took the Audio Guide which was very worthwhile, would have missed much otherwise. It has a beautiful interior and the history of the design and build in competition with the archrival architect of St Peters, Vatican, is rather interesting. We loved the Tempio, the surrounding area and buildings, the setting - a not to be missed.
Written June 11, 2017
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LizTh
Rome, Italy44 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
There are so many wonderful churches in Italy with notable artwork that sometimes it is hard to distinguish them from each other. Such is not the case with San Biagio because the architecture is magnificent. We visited the church with the audio guide, which provided fascinating history and context for the building. From the distance, San Biagio is a picture postcard destination and its beauty does not diminish upon closer examination. Truly the highlight of our visit to Montepulciano!
Written May 16, 2017
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4kidsintow
Boston, MA55 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
We happened to stop here as were driving by. The row of huge Cyprus trees were so impressive, it was like an invitation to come visit. There was no one else there so we wandered around and just enjoyed the serene setting. It would be great to go back and hear a service.
Just recently, I noticed it while watching a new TV Show "Medicis: Masters of Florence."
Just recently, I noticed it while watching a new TV Show "Medicis: Masters of Florence."
Written April 19, 2017
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Quanto tempo ci vuole per visitarlo con l'audioguida? Grazie mille
ssilviapiochi
Sinalunga, Italy56 contributions
L’audioguida dura circa 20/25 minuti :)
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