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Tempio di San Biagio
Discover Renaissance Splendor: San Biagio Temple, Montepulciano
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Overview
San Biagio in Montepulciano, a 16th-century Tuscan Renaissance masterpiece by Antonio da Sangallo the Elder, features a Greek cross plan and travertine facade. Admire the iconic dome and fresco of the Madonna and Child. Explore the serene rectory with loggias. Perfect for architecture and history enthusiasts. 
Highlights
Architectural Masterpiece: Designed by Antonio da Sangallo the Elder, a prominent figure of the Renaissance, showcasing perfect proportions and harmony.
Iconic Travertine Facade: The entire church is covered in travertine stone, giving it a unique and radiant appearance that changes with the light.
Picturesque Location: Set in a sprawling meadow outside Montepulciano, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding Tuscan landscape.
Harmonious Rectory: The rectory, built around 1550, features beautiful loggias that complement the church's design and add to the overall aesthetic appeal.
Sentiment Analysis
Visitors are generally impressed by the architectural beauty and historical significance of San Biagio, praising its serene setting and Renaissance design. However, some find the interior decorations somewhat lacking.
Considered a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture.
The church's location in a sprawling meadow offers picturesque views.
The Greek cross plan and central dome are visually striking.
The interior fresco of the Madonna and Child is a highlight.
Limited decorative elements inside the church may disappoint some visitors.
Only one of the two bell towers was completed.
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