San Pietro all'Orto
Former church and convent in Massa Marittima, Italy
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San Pietro all'Orto is a former Roman Catholic church and convent in Massa Marittima, Tuscany, Italy. Dating from 1197, it is considered one of the oldest churches in the town.
| San Pietro all'Orto | |
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| Church and convent of San Pietro all'Orto | |
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 San Pietro all'Orto | |
| Location | Massa Marittima, Province of Grosseto, Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
| History | |
| Status | Former church and convent |
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Functional status | Secularized |
During the first half of the 13th century, San Pietro all'Orto served as the cathedral of Massa Marittima. In 1273, the complex was transferred to the Augustinian Order, which established a convent on the site. Following the construction of the adjacent church of Sant'Agostino in 1312, San Pietro all'Orto became an oratory and was later incorporated into the convent buildings.[1][2]
In the 19th century, the complex became property of the municipality and was used as a school. Today, the former church houses the headquarters of the Terziere di Città Nuova and the Santa Cecilia Organ Museum, while the convent contains the Museum of Sacred Art.[1][3]
