San Galgano hall

The San Galgano Room, originally part of a single large space with the Sant’Ansano Room, was used as the first male pilgrims' ward of the hospital, active until the late 14th century. It was created in the 13th century by incorporating the upper floors of pre-existing private residences during the hospital’s expansion toward the Sant’Ansano ditch. Over the centuries, the room underwent numerous structural and functional transformations, particularly between the 13th and 19th centuries. During the major 15th-century expansion, the San Galgano ward was covered with the ribbed vaults still visible today. Later, the room continued to serve as a hospital ward, as evidenced by niches uncovered during recent restoration works. One of its most notable artistic features is a monochrome fresco depicting the Crucifixion with the Virgin Mary and Saint John, set in a rocky landscape and most likely attributed to Martino di Bartolomeo.