Temple of Minerva Medica in Montefoscoli
Ancient Ruins
Points of Interest & Landmarks
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About
The Temple of Minerva Medica is a neo-classical building situated on a hill within a small grove of holm oaks, near the town of Montefoscoli, in the province of Pisa, Italy. It was erected around 1822 by the wish of , Andrea Vacca Berlinghieri, physician and luminary of the university of Pisa. His intention was to devote a monument to his father Francesco, also a physician, celebrating their profession with a dedication to the goddess of medicine, Minerva Medica.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 30 minutes