A stunning example of Gothic and early Renaissance architecture.
More About Santa Maria Novella Church
Santa Maria Novella Church is a masterpiece of Gothic and early Renaissance architecture in Florence. The church, completed in the 14th century, features a magnificent facade designed by Leon Battista Alberti. Inside, visitors can admire frescoes by masters like Masaccio and Giotto. The church is also renowned for its beautiful cloisters and the Spanish Chapel, adorned with frescoes depicting the Triumph of the Church.
What Makes It Special
Houses one of the earliest examples of perspective in art with Masaccio's Trinity fresco.
Address
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, 18, 50123 Florence, Italy
Website
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Reservations
No reservation needed
Best Time to Visit
Best visited in spring when the gardens are in bloom
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