It was begun in 1454 by Brunelleschi but after 15 years it was completed destryed by a fire and restoredin 1481. The façade has brown plaster (colour Terra di Siena), the cupola is by Brunelleschi and the steeple by Baccio d’Agnolo. Under the steeple it is an inscription in marble that remember that the Church was built under the power of Cosimo I. (more…)
churches in Florence Archive
Santa Croce e la Cappella Pazzi
It is the most famous Church of Florence. It was celebrated by Foscolo in the “Sepolcri” and became the symbol of the city in 1966 when the Crucifix by Cimabue was most severely damaged by the flood of 1966. The Church is in Piazza Santa Croce the widest square of the city, where citizens played Calcio in Costume. Till 1000 in this place there was a little isle on the river Arno, with a little Church where prayed San Francesco. Only at the end of 13th century the running of Arno was changed after the decision of enlarged Florentine walls. This building, traditionally said to have been built by Arnolfo di Cambio, was begun in 1294. It was completed around 1320. The Church was consacrated in 1442 and a century later Vasari made considerable alteration. (more…)
Santa Maria del Carmine
The construction of this Church was begun in 1268 but completed only in 1476, apart from the doorway, the façade has never been decorated. The Church is known especially for the Cappella Brancacci and for Masaccio’s frescoes, considered masterpieces. It was partially devasteted by a fire in 1771 and then rebuilt on the interior, to plans by Giuseppe Ruggieri in 1782. The interior is built to a Latin cross, and has a single nave, with five Chapels on each side. (more…)
Santa Trinita
This is one the oldest Church in Florence; the original Romanesque building was erected in the second half of th 11th century by the order of Vallombrosiani, while current buildung was finished in 1250. The Gothic interior is divided into a nave and two aisles and the apse has a square plan. This Church was the Church of many noble and rich family of Florence. (more…)
Il Battistero
The Baptistery of St. John has an octagonal plan, covered with white and green marble. It was built aroun 4th-5th century in Roman epoch. Untill 1130 the Bapistery was the Basilica of St. John, then the Cathedral became Santa Reparata. In the Batipstery were baptized Dante and other important Florentine. (more…)
Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo)
The old Church called Santa Reparata had three aisles, three apses and a crypt, it was found in 1966 during excavation. At the end of 13th century it was replaced by a new greates Church. Every citizen helped to the building. The architect was Arnolfo di Cambio that planned Palazzo della Signoria. Then Giotto and Francesco Talenti. It was completed after 160 years. The steeple in 85 m high, it was built by Giotto; it is considere the most beautiful of Italy, it is faced wiyh colored marble; pink, green and white. (more…)
Santa Maria Novella
The Church was known as Santa Maria delle Vigne. When the Dominican monks came to Florence in 1221 they began to convent the original structure into the present Church of Santa Maria Novella. The station is near the Church a takes its name. Today this Church is one of the best know and most interesting Churches in Florence. The façade was planned by Leon Battista Alberti in 1470 and financed by Rucellai family. The big sundial is located over the façade for desire of Cosimo I. Michelangelo loved this Church and called it “my girlfriend”. (more…)
Orsanmichele
The Church of San Michele in Orto, better known as Orsanmichele, was originally a loggia built in 1290 by Arnolfo di Cambio, in which the grain market was held; following the great fire of 1304 the structure was rebuilt by Taddeo Gaddi in 1337 on the project of Giotto. (more…)
Certosa monastery
The Monastery lies outside Porta Romana just beyond the suburb of Galluzzo. It is a building by Niccolò Acciaiuoli very big and solemn. It was founded in 1342 and its named shoul be San Lorenzo to remember Acciaiuoli’s son. (more…)
Madonna De’ Ricci
This is a little Church located in Via del Corso, it is famous because is the place where the Mass of Artists is celebrated, a celebration of Florentine tradition. It is known as Madonna de’ Ricci even if its name is Santa Maria de’ Ricci. (more…)