 The original convent had been dedicated to St. Mary Magdalen "delle Convertite", the patron of once-fallen, now converted women.The Cistercian order from Badia a Settimo took control of the site in 1332 and moved to it in 1442, while the convent was transferred to San Donato in Polverosa.However, the church and chapter house were rebuilt between 1481 and 1500, with initial designs in 1492 by Giuliano da Sangallo.