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Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
Religious site4.7 · 31 7944.5 · 3 876≈ 1 h 8 minEntry: ~7.5 €794 m from the center
Florence's principal Dominican basilica, celebrated for its geometric white-and-green marble Renaissance facade designed by Leon Battista Alberti in 1470. The interior preserves milestones of Western art history, including Masaccio's groundbreaking linear-perspective Holy Trinity, Giotto's Crucifix, and Domenico Ghirlandaio's Tornabuoni Chapel frescoes, alongside the serene cloisters of the monastery.
Highlights
- Marble Renaissance facade designed by Leon Battista Alberti
- Masaccio's Holy Trinity fresco pioneering linear perspective
- Tornabuoni Chapel featuring Domenico Ghirlandaio frescoes
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:00 – 17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Fri | 11:00 – 17:30 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Sun | 13:00 – 17:00 |
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