San Gimignano in Provincia di Siena, Tuscany, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)
Il Convento di San Domenico
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The Convent of San Domenico
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 27, 2025
1. Il Convento di San Domenico / The Convent of San Domenico Marker
In questo luogo, sull'antica chiesa di Santo Stefano in Canova, sorse nel 1353 il Convento di San Domenico. Fu consacrato il 2 ottobre del 1396 e I domenicani vi rimasero fino alla soppressione voluta dal granduca pietro leopoldo nel 1787. Fu adibito a ospizio, successivamente a ergastolo femminile e dal 1849 divenne penitenziario maschile, ι stato dismesso il 17 novembre 1991.
[English translation of the Italian text:]
On this site, the location of the ancient church of Santo Stefano in Canova, the Convent of San Domenico was built in 1353. It was consecrated on October 2, 1396, and the Dominicans remained there until their suppression by Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo in 1787. It was used as a hospice, later as a women's prison, and beginning in 1849 it became a men's penitentiary. It was closed on November 17, 1991.
Erected 1996.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1353.
Location. 43° 28.062′ N, 11° 2.718′ E. Marker is in San Gimignano, Toscana (Tuscany), in Provincia di Siena. It is at the intersection of Via San Stefano and Via del Castello, on the right when traveling north on Via San Stefano. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Gimignano, Toscana 53037, 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.
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More about this marker. This marker is one of three that surround the doors to the old convent.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 27, 2025
2. Former Convent of San Domenico
Three markers flank the doors to the old convent, which opened in the 14th century. The building served as a prison from 1787 until 1992.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
