Badia Fiesolana
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History
The monastery was built between 1025-1028 on the location of a former chapel dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Romulus. Originally, it bore the name of Saint Bartholomew. The present appearance dates from between 1456 and 1467.
Current use
The former convent is now the seat of the European University Institute.
Images
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Badia fiesolana, interno 02.JPG
Interior
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Badia fiesolana, sagrestia, lavabo rinascimentale.JPG
Fountain
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Badia fiesolana, chiostro rinascimentale 01.JPG
Renaissance cloister
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Badia fiesolana, convento.JPG
The former convent, currently looking out on the EUI's library wing. This facility was also the home for the Class of 1969-1970 Italian California International Program group.