San Giovanni in Firenze in Cittΰ Metropolitana di Firenze, Tuscany, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)
Ex Chiesa di San Pier Scheraggio
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Former Church of San Pier Scheraggio
Inscription.
Outside and inside the Uffizi there are remains of the church, which takes its name from the 'schiaraggio' or drain that ran beside the first circuit of city walls. Consecrated in 1068, this important romanesque building was used not only for religious services but also for the meetings of the City Council, before the construction of the Palazzo dei Priori (the Palazzo della Signoria, or Palazzo Vecchio). After such an illustrious past the church suffered ignominious alterations, when Via della Ninna was enlarged in 1410, and later when it was encompassed by the Palazzo delle Magistrature (or Palazzo degli Uffizi) built by Giorgio Vasari in 1560. It ceased to be officiated in 1782.
Erected by Cittΰ Metropolitana di Firenze.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1068 CE.
Location. 43° 46.138′ N, 11° 15.369′ E. Marker is in Firenze, Toscana (Tuscany), in Cittΰ Metropolitana di Firenze. It is in San Giovanni. It is at the intersection of Via della Ninna and Piazza degli Uffizi, on the right when traveling east on Via della Ninna. The marker is located along the wall by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Via della Ninna 9R, Firenze, Toscana 50122, Italy. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, the Roman Empire, and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Brampton Philpot (within shouting distance of this marker); Giuseppe e Vittorio Jacquier (within shouting distance of this marker); The Liberation of Florence, 1944 (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Execution of Girolamo Savonarola (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Firenze Piazza della Signoria / Florence Piazza della Signoria
(about 90 meters away); Site of the Via dei Georgofili Bombing (about 120 meters away); Torre de' Pulci (about 120 meters away); Meridiana Monumentale / Monumental Sundial (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Firenze.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 12, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2. submitted on July 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

