San Giovanni in Firenze in Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Tuscany, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)

Chiesa di Santa Maria in Campo / Church of Saint Mary in the Field

Photographed By James Hulse, June 15, 2023

1. Chiesa di Santa Maria in Campo / Church of Saint Mary in the Field Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

È chiesa antichissima, già ricordata nel 1137. Fu così chiamata perché sorgeva fuori delle prime mura che correvano lungo l'attuale via del Proconsolo. Pur trovandosi in posizione centralissima, non appartiene alla diocesi fiorentina, bensì a quella fiesolana. Ad unica navata, ingrandita verso la metà del Trecento, consacrata nel 1585, conserva al suo interno pregevoli opere d'arte.

English:
This church is very old, being recorded in 1137. Its name (Our Lady in the Field) is explained by its location outside the earliest city wall, which ran along the present Via del Proconsolo. Although right in the centre of the city, it belongs not to the diocese of Florence but to that of Fiesole. The aisle-less nave was enlarged in the mid-14th century, and the church was reconsecrated in 1585. Inside there are important works of art.

Erected by Città di Firenze.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1137.

Location. 43° 46.329′ N, 11° 15.484′ E. Marker

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is in Firenze, Toscana (Tuscany), in Città Metropolitana di Firenze. It is in San Giovanni. Marker is at the intersection of Piazzetta S. Maria in Campo and Via del Proconsolo, on the right when traveling east on Piazzetta S. Maria in Campo. The marker is located on the right side of the church entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Piazzetta S Maria in Campo 2, Firenze, Toscana 50122, Italy. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chiesa di Santa Margherita dei Cerchi / Church of Saint Margaret of the Cerchi (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Chiesa di Santa Margherita in Santa Maria dei Ricci (about 150 meters away); Oratorio dei Buonomini di San Martino / Order of the Good Men of Saint Martin (about 180 meters away); Arciconfraternita della Misericordia / Archconfraternity of Mercy (about 210 meters away); Mario Del Monaco (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ex Chiesa di San Pier Scheraggio / Former Church of San Pier Scheraggio (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Nicholas Roerich (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); James Russell Lowell (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Firenze.

The entrance to the Church of Saint Mary in the Field and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 15, 2023

2. The entrance to the Church of Saint Mary in the Field and Marker

The view of the Church of Saint Mary in the Field and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 15, 2023

3. The view of the Church of Saint Mary in the Field and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.