Chiesa di S. Pietro della Porta
Church of St. Peter of the Gate

ADDRESS: Piazza Banchi


The square in which the church is located, was the center of the economical activities of the city. Its name, Piazza Banchi (Banks' Square), is a direct evidence of the importance of the site.

The church was built in the XVI century, after an epidemy. A special type of popular contribution was requested, which determined the rather original architectural solution of the church standing over a group of commercial buildings.

St. Peter's church
Lodge of the Merchants On a corner of the square, the Loggia dei Mercanti (Lodge of the Merchants) was built in the XVI century. Its elegant hall has been for long time the heart of the civic trading activity. It is still one of the most representative buildings of the city


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