San Pietro all’Orto

This church and convent of Massa Marittima it is no longer a religious building. It is actually the headquarters of the Museum of Sacred Art.

The church was abandoned in the 12th century in favor of the larger and newer church of Sant’Agostino. Both churches are in Piazza Socci.

To admire the Church of Sant’Olmo it is not necessary to buy a museum ticket. However, it is often closed.

The church is much more beautiful inside than outside and bears the remains of some evocative Sienese frescoes from the 14th century.

Next to the church there is a small arch that leads into the cloister of the church of Sant’Agostino. This beautiful little courtyard often hosts art exhibitions.

The upper floor of the buildings is decorated with tall thin Gothic windows, while the lower floor is surrounded by a covered terrace supported by thin columns.

In the center of it all is a square of green grass, which I find is the perfect place to sit and admire the beautiful architecture around you. Not to mention escaping the busy city for a while.