San Leonardo al Lago, Monteriggioni
San Leonardo al Lago is a Roman Catholic church in the neighborhood of Quercegrossa, within the town limits of Monteriggioni, a few kilometers outside of Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy.
History
The church was originally documented as an Augustinian hermitage in 1119, located near the Lake Verano, now known a Pian del Lago. An abbey was established over the next centuries. The church underwent reconstruction during 13th and 14th centuries, gaining a style transitioning between romanesque and gothic. In 1366, the convent was fortified to protect against raiding armies. The tall stone facade has a round oculus but a rounded arch portal. The lateral walls have few but narrow windows.
The church apse contains frescoes depicting the Life of the Virgin by Lippo Vanni. The refectory contains remains of a fresco depicting the Crucifixion by Giovanni di Paolo del Grazia.
