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Churches in Florence
Florence, like many Italian cities, is filled with churches. But as the cradle of the Renaissance, it was specifically for many of these churches and family chapels that magnificent works of art were commissioned of the greatest artists of all time. Therefore, in order to see many of these masterpieces it is necessary to visit at least a few churches. We recommend you visit some of the following churches in Florence.
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Cappella Brancacci in Santa Maria del Carmine
Read our article on Cappella BrancacciThe Cappella Brancacci marks the start of the Renaissance, with Masaccio's frescoes expressing the power and brilliance that inspired the Florentine painters of the 15th century.
The Duomo, Florence's Cathedral
Read our article on DuomoThe famous cathedral dome dominates the skyline of Florence, with its eight white ribs against a background of terracotta tiles. Close up it is so huge as to be quite overwhelming.
San Miniato
Read our article on San MiniatoSan Miniato al Monte in Florence, overlooks all of Florence offering a magnificent panorama.
Orsanmichele
Orsanmichele reflects the strong presence and importance of the guilds in Florence: it is their emblems and patron saints that adorn the exterior of the building.Read our article on Orsanmichele
San Lorenzo Church
San Lorenzo, the parish church for the Medici family, and the Cappelle Medicee form a monument to the artistic patronage and dynastic grandeur of the Medici in Florence.Read our article on San Lorenzo Church
Chiesa di San Marco
Founded by the Silvestrine monks in the 13th century, San Marco became the home of the Dominican monks of Fiesole in 1437 following Cosimo il Vecchio's wishes.Read our article on San Marco Church
Santa Croce
Despite the vast size and the swarms of tourists who flock here, the Franciscan church of Santa Croce is a touchingly intimate place, perhaps because of the sense that once somehow knows the people buried here.Read our article on Santa Croce
Santa Maria Novella
The decorative marble facade of Tuscany's most important Gothic church incorporates billowing sails and ostrich feathers (emblem of the Medici). The church houses immense artistic treasures, donated by wealthy patrons, many with chapels named after them.Read our article on Santa Maria Novella
Medici Chapels
Mausoleum of the Medici family, the Medici Chapels are a monument to the family’s artistic patronage and grandeur in Florence.Read our article on Medici Chapels
