Bolzano in Autonome Provinz Bozen - Südtirol, Trentino-South Tyrol, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)
Franciscan Monastery
Chiesa e Convento dei Francescani
— Kirche und Kloster der Franziskaner —
Complesso conventuale dei Francescani, documenti a Bolzano dal 1237, sorto su un terreno del Vescovo di Bressanone attorno all’antica cappella de S. Ingenuino.
Dopo l’incendio del 1291, la chiesa viene ricostruita in forme gotiche: il coro e il campanile sono del XIV sec., il soffitto a volte risale alla metà del XV sec.
All’interno altare a portelle di H. Klocker (1500).
Nel chiostro trecentesco affreschi gotici e tele del XVIII secolo. Nella cappella de S. Erardo ciclo di affreschi protogotici (XIV sec.).
Die seit 1237 belegte Klosteranlage der Franziskaner entstand auf Brixner Bistumsgrund im Bereich der hochmittelalterlichen St. Ingenuins-Kapelle.
Die Kirche wurde nach dem Brand von 1291 in gotischem Stil wiederaufgebaut: Chor und Turm stammen aus dem 14 Jh., das Gewölbe aus der Mitte des 15. Jh. Im Inneren der Kirche Flügelaltar von H. Klocker (1500).
Der Kreuzgang aus dem 14. Jh. ist mit gotischen Fresken und Gemälden des 18. Jh. ausgeschmückt. In der Erhardskapelle frühgotische Wandmalereien (14. Jh.).
Franciscan monastery complex, documented since 1237, built on a land of the Bishop of Bressanone/Brixen around the ancient St. Ingenuin chapel.
The church dedicated to St. Francis was rebuilt in Gothic style after the 1291 fire and enriched by vaults around 1450. 14th century choir and bell tower. Within: altar with doors by H. Klocker (1500).
In the 14th century cloister, Gothic frescoes and 18th century paintings. In St. Erhard’s chapel, cycle of proto-Gothic frescoes (14th century).
Erected by Cita di Bolzano/Stadt Bozen.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1237.
Location. 46° 30.042′ N, 11° 21.221′ E. Marker is in Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-South Tyrol), in Autonome Provinz Bozen - Südtirol. Marker is on Via dei Francescani, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Via dei Francescani, 1, Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige 39100, Italy. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Residence of the Troilo Family (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Neptune’s Fountain (about 180 meters away); The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (about 180 meters away); Mercantile Palace (about 240 meters away); Cathedral (Parish Church of Our Lady of the Assumption) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Dominican Church and Monastery (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); First World War Military Hospital (approx. 0.4 kilometers away).
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