San Ferdinando’s Church, also named La Crocetta by locals, represents from an artistical and historical point of view one of the most interesting churches in Livorno. Set in the New Venezia district, by the side of Piazza del Luogo Pio, it is an example of Baroque architecture of the early eighteenth century. Close to it there was Sant’Anna church (which doesn’t exist anymore). The built of this church begun in 1707 based on a project of Giovan Battista Foggini and ended in 1716 after almost 10 years by Giovanni del Fantasia who also drawed the project of the Church in Luogo Pio and of the magnificent Santa Caterina Church. This temple was entitled as a sign of respect and gratitude to King San Ferdinando, son of Grand Duke Cosimo III, who hardly supported its construction. This religious temple was entrusted to the Trinitarians, whose had as main purpose to raise funds for slaves liberation. The most precious masterpiece hosted inside the Church is the sculptural group of The Liberated Slaves, by Giovanni Baratta, an artist who also co-worked with Francesco Borromini: the masterpiece symbolizes the Trinitarian mission and represents an angel intent on freeing two slaves. A special mention goes to the refined marble floor, where you can admire some tombstones, which belong to the French.