Places of interest

Chiesa dei Santi Jacopo e Filippo e chiostro

Certaldo · Toscana

Chiesa dei Santi Jacopo e Filippo e chiostro

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About this place

The Church of Saints James and Philip stands in the heart of Certaldo Alto, beside the former Augustinian convent. The medieval brick building preserves the memory of Giovanni Boccaccio and Blessed Giulia della Rena, two figures who shaped the town’s identity in different ways.

A visit offers a chance to observe the simplicity of the architecture and the works of art and devotion kept in the church. The cloister and nearby Museum of Sacred Art complete an intimate route, to be explored with respect for religious services and the spaces used by the community.

What you’ll find here

Facilities and activities

  • Medieval brick church
  • Memorials to Giovanni Boccaccio
  • Devotion to Blessed Giulia
  • Cloister of the former Augustinian convent