Strolling through the streets of Castelfiorentino, we have the feeling of being able to nimbly jump from one century to another, noticing the various artistic styles of each era. From high atop thefortress that overlooked the Castrum Florentinum, we can see the village built in the 12th century to protect the crossroads of the Francigena and the Via del Sale. Walking along the walls, we move on to next period with the Romanesque Parish Church of Saint’Ippolito The church’s simplicity reflects the modest and pious lifestyle of the time, , and in fact there are numerous churches, religious complexes (San Francesco and Santa Maria della Marca) and oratories. Admiring the tabernacles painted by Benozzo Gozzoli, we move on through the Renaissance, remerging in the Baroque opulence of the Sanctuary of Saint Verdiana. Finally, we conclude our tour in the 19th century with the exquisite Teatro del Popolo.
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