Pinacoteca San Domenico
Picture gallery of the Fondazione Carifano in the former Gothic church of San Domenico in Fano, with the altarpiece by Guercino and works from the 16th and 17th centuries; free admission.
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About the museum
The church of San Domenico has medieval origins, linked to the arrival of the Dominicans in Fano in 1216. In the late 14th century it took on a Gothic structure, and in the 18th century it was remodelled by the architect Francesco Gasparoli with late Baroque altars. The bell tower was destroyed during the Second World War.
The building had been disused for more than sixty years when the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Fano began a restoration in 2006, costing over two million euros, which brought to light a narrative fresco with Stories of Saint John the Baptist attributed to the school of Ottaviano Nelli. Jacopo del Cassero, mentioned by Dante in the Purgatorio, was buried in the church.
The church, now deconsecrated, houses the Foundation's collection, arranged to recall the original locations of the works: altarpieces and sacred canvases from the 16th to the 17th century, including the Sposalizio della Vergine (Marriage of the Virgin) by Guercino, and works by Simone Cantarini, Sebastiano Ceccarini, Simone de Magistris, Federico Barocci, Palma il Giovane and Federico Zuccari. The spaces, covering over a thousand square metres, also host concerts.
Highlights
- Sposalizio della Vergine (Marriage of the Virgin) by Guercino
- Paintings by Simone Cantarini and Federico Barocci
- 14th- and 15th-century frescoes
- Baroque altars by Francesco Gasparoli
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione della Fondazione Carifano – Altarpieces and sacred canvases from the 16th to the 17th century in the former church of San Domenico, including the Sposalizio della Vergine (Marriage of the Virgin) by Guercino.
- Founded
- 2006
- Operated by
- Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Fano
- Visitors per year
- approx. 10,000
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
The picture gallery is open to the public free of charge. Concerts in the “Musica Live” season are free admission and do not require booking.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The Foundation's website mentions guided tours, audio guides and educational routes for schools, but gives no opening times or booking arrangements. |
