Santissima Annunziata

In 1250 the order of “Servi di Maria” began the build of a small oratory in the same place in which a first group of people dedicated their life at the service of God and poor people. This group put himself under the protection of the Virgin, and dedicated the church at the Annunciation.

The oratory was transformed in a church few years after is foundation. During its life, the church has undergone many alterations. From the most famous artists who worked to the different church changing, it’s possible remember Michelozzo, who designed the cloister in 15th century and Leon Battista Alberti.

The church assumed its present form in 1476.

The painting miracle

There is a legend about SS. Annunziata Church.

In 1252 a certain Bartolomeo had to paint a fresco about the annunciation to the Virgin. He painted the fresco, but when the arrived at the Maria’s face he fall in trouble, because he felt himself too inadequate. Whit this thinks he felt to sleep. When we waked up the fresco was finished by an angel hand.