Sant'Alessandro, Brescia

  • Italian: Chiesa di Sant'Alessandro

  • Address: Via Moretto
  • Vicinity: Piazzetta Sant'Alessandro
  • Type: Church
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Building


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
0425/00/00 The original Sant'Alessandro (lost) is founded in the first half of the C5th by bishop of Brescia San Gaudioso. Relics from the era are preserved in the current building.
1444/00/00 Jacopo Bellini Artist Jacopo Bellini paints "Annunciation" alter piece, church of Sant'Alessandro in Brescia.
1466/00/00 Sant'Alessandro in Brescia, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is consecrated by Bishop Domenico de Dominicis.
1769/00/00 The explosion of a powder keg at San Nazaro inflicts serious damage to the church of Sant'Alessandro.
1784/00/00 Sant'Alessandro is rebuilt in Baroque style under the direction of architect Giovanni Donegani.

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Particulars for Sant'Alessandro, Brescia:
Area of Significance Architecture
Criteria Architecture-Engineering
Area of Significance Art
Art Style Baroque
Sight Category Building
Building Type Church
Art Type Painting
Historic Use Religious Property




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