Certosa del Galluzzo
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The Certosa del Galluzzo is a Charterhouse, or Carthusian monastery, which is situated in the village of Galluzzo, to the south of Florence.
The monastery was founded in 1341 by the Florentine banker Niccolò Acciaioli, but continued to expand over the centuries as the recipient of numerous donations. In 1957 the Carthusian monks left and the monastery was taken over by Cistercian monks. The cloisters were decorated with frescoes (1523-25), depicting scenes from Christ's passion, by Pontormo. The frescoes, which were damaged by prolonged exposure to the elements, have been detached and taken indoors. |
Certosa del Galluzzo
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