Quartiere Pianello

On 29 June 2007, the day we celebrate our Patron Saint, Saint Pietro, in Quartiere Pianello, our international  Save San Pietro fundraising appeal was officially launched.

In Quartiere Pianello, in a great leap of faith, we set ourselves a time span of 4 years in which to have the funds raised and the work carried out. Members of Quartiere Pianello, and especially our President, Alessandro Faneschi, to whom we owe a huge debt of gratitude for his unceasing determination and enthusiasm, have worked hard during the last eighteen months, and with the generosity of Italian Institutions and Foundations, friends in Italy and friends internationally who care about this church, we are delighted to say that, in record time, the major structural work is now completed, the interior renovation is completed, and the church of San Pietro in Montalcino has been saved.

Restoration of the art work of Ventura Salimbeni is in progress, as well as work to the two lateral altars.  The two valuable organs, statuary and furnishings require work and funds. 

What began as a joint determination to “do something” about the Church of San Pietro , has saved an important piece of the history of Montalcino.

We thank you for your support, your encouragement, and your generosity.

When the restoration of the art work and two lateral altars is completed we will advise when the inauguration of the restored Church of San Pietro will take place. This will be a joyous day in Quartiere Pianello, and in Montalcino.

Alessandro Faneschi and the Committee to Save San Pietro

Quartiere Pianello , Montalcino

Novembre 2009.