ex monastero delle benedettine on the left bank of the arno river.

church benedetto ripa d’arno adjoining monastery benedictine nuns mid-nineteenth century appearance rustic buildings intervention domenico santini gave entire complex current large stands lungarno flamboyant gothic decorations small benozzo gozzoli painted precious cycle frescoes depicting stories portion remains preserved palazzo blu monastero delle benedettine left bank arno river sunset sky light clouds facade front