San Giovanni Fuoricivitas
San Giovanni Fuoricivitas
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traveltastic_no1
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK152 contributions
Aug 2013 • Friends
A church with an impressive and very distinctive exterior. Inside it was somewhat of a different story, as the interior was rather gloomy making it difficult to make out any details. Since it is free, however, it is definitely worth popping in if you are passing by.
Written September 9, 2013
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G.B.
822 contributions
Sep 2021
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 terracotta very fascinating, representing the meeting between Mary and Elizabeth.
Written November 16, 2021
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Borzov
Rijeka, Croatia5,290 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
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 huge structure with nice facade and very interesting interior. The most notable work is the white ceramic glaze by Luca della Robbia named “Visitation”.
Written October 16, 2018
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VoyagerAimerSourire
Princeton, NJ976 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
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 few architectural or decorative elements stand out clearly. As other reviewers have pointed out, the striped walls already set apart this church from others before you even step in. The interior does not have a baroque cover-every-inch decoration but a much older, simpler, style which draws the eye to the sculptural gem inside: the elevated pulpit carved with very expressive figures and scenes all around. Very moving. There are of course other elements inside the church such as the font and the altar, but the pulpit is unlike most you will ever see; take your time and walk around it to get all the details. If you take the side door on the way out, notice the fresco fragments on the top left of the door and imagine how the rest of the wall would have looked originally. We visited in August 2017 and discovered on site that Pistoia had been named cultural capital of Italy for that year. So there was a long program of cultural events planned but we could only spend a couple of hours in Pistoia before getting back on the road.
Written August 20, 2017
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pietro b
Barga, Italy524 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
at some point in the middleages Pistoia counted 115 churches, for a population of 8000 people. The catholic church at the time was certainly onje of the main employers! San Giovanni Fuorcivitas, ie St John outcide the city walls, is one of those 115 churches, Strikinggly beautiful is the freeze above the main entrance, depicting the last supper. Try and count the figures: Jesus in the middle, and 12 apostles. Can you find all twelve? Including Judas, kneeling on the low part of the sculpture? and John, leaning hi head on Jesus's shoulder?
Written August 12, 2015
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JohnUK
London, UK1,107 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
With such a bravura front it would be difficult for the interior to match it. This most extraordinary of buildings proclaims wealth with its show facade to the street. Internally it is dark and pretty boring apart from the exceptional pulpit which is well worth studying...like the one at nearby St Bartolomeo. Worth a few minutes visit, and like all the churches, completely free.
Written July 27, 2013
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PierreBMalta
San Gwann, Malta460 contributions
Oct 2016 • Business
The church in itself is not special, although the side facade with its typical medieval stripped marble is incredible. Inside again it is a typical medieval church but there is one of the most unusual medieval pulpits I have ever seen. On one side it is attached to the wall instead of the usual free standing on four columns. Try to see it.
Written October 31, 2016
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panka121
Budapest, Hungary80 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
The facade is amazing with its antique stripes.
It holds excellent pieces of art, altars, baptismal fonts and painting.
It holds excellent pieces of art, altars, baptismal fonts and painting.
Written September 30, 2015
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Monica B.
Milan, Italy9,330 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Its origins can be traced back to the times of the Lombards, but the first document that mentions it dates back only to 1119. It is dedicated to St. John the Evangelist and is called "fuoricivitas" because it stood outside the first circle of walls. It is located not far from Piazza della Sala and remains a little hidden because it overlooks a narrow street. It underwent a first restoration at the beginning of the 20th century and then after the Second World War. for damage due to bombing.
Written February 2, 2024
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MFaro
Italy2,682 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
The church of San Giovanni Fuoricivitas is a structure located in the historic center of Pistoia and among the first that can be visited if you come here by train. Externally recognizable by the classic green and white colours, the church was originally located outside the city walls. Today it is possible to visit it for a modest price and it contains very nice works.
Written May 26, 2024
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Does anyone know the hours that this church is open on Sundays?
Qualcuno sa l'orario della chiesa le domeniche?
Written October 31, 2015
sorry, I wouldn't know. In Italy churches are generally open all day, and certainly on Sundays mornings.
Written November 1, 2015
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