San Bernardino, Asciano

This church, was once an oratory or chapel, dedicated to San Giovanni Battista, adjacent to the church of San Francesco. It was property of a hospital of San Giovanni Battista at the site since 1178. The oratory was restored in 1324 by the Commendatore Federigo Spadafuori. It acquired the new title in 1444, with a visit from Bernardino da Siena.^[1] In the 15th century it was owned by the Knights Hospitaller.^[2]