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

Ex Chiesa di San Pier Scheraggio / Former Church of San Pier Scheraggio

Photographed By James Hulse, June 17, 2023

1. Ex Chiesa di San Pier Scheraggio / Former Church of San Pier Scheraggio Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

All'esterno ed all'interno degli Uffizi sono ancora visibili i resti della chiesa, così denominata dal fossato di "schiaraggio" che correva lungo la prima cinta muraria. Consacrata nel 1068, l'importante chiesa romanica non servi soltanto per le funzioni religiose, ma anche per le riunioni dei Consigli del Comune prima della costruzione del Palazzo dei Priori (il palazzo della Signoria o Palazzo Vecchio). Dopo un passato così illustre, fu vittima di trasformazioni e distruzioni, prima nel 1410, per l'allargamento dell'odierna via della Ninna, poi nel 1560, quando fu inglobata nel palazzo delle Magistrature o degli Uffizi, costruito da Giorgio Vasari. Cessò di essere officiata nel 1782.

English:
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

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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 Città Metropolitana di Firenze.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. 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 Città Metropolitana di Firenze. It is in San Giovanni. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oratorio dei Buonomini di San Martino / Order of the Good Men of Saint Martin (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ponte Vecchio / Old Bridge (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Gerhard Wolf (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Nicholas Roerich (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Chiesa di Santa Margherita dei Cerchi / Church of Saint Margaret of the Cerchi (approx. 0.3 kilometers

The marker is located along the street of the old church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 17, 2023

2. The marker is located along the street of the old church

away); Chiesa di Santa Margherita in Santa Maria dei Ricci (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Chiesa di Santa Felicita / Church of Saint Felicita (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Piazza Santa Felicita (approx. 0.4 kilometers 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 47 times since then and 10 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.