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Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

Name: Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
Price range: $
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Enter Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, the Dominican church beside Florence's station. Take in the marble facade, then follow the frescoes by early Renaissance masters along the walls.

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Full description

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella is a Dominican church just a short walk from Florence's main railway station. Its bicoloured marble facade introduces an interior rich in frescoes, paintings, and statues by Gothic and early Renaissance artists.

Reviewers describe a serene atmosphere and say it deserves as much attention as the Duomo, which draws most of the visitors. The window colours and roof design come in for particular praise.

A visit takes around 45 minutes, and its position makes it a natural first or last stop for anyone arriving or leaving by train.

Reviewers describe a serene atmosphere and say it deserves as much attention as the Duomo, which draws most of the visitors. The window colours and roof design come in for particular praise.

A visit takes around 45 minutes, and its position makes it a natural first or last stop for anyone arriving or leaving by train.

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Address

P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 18, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy · Firenze

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

45 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Use its station-side location to fit a visit around train arrivals
look up at the roof and windows as well as the walls
check the slightly shorter Saturday afternoon hours.

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Reviews

The Basilica of Santa Maria Novella is a stunning church located just a short walk from Florence’s main train station. It is filled with remarkable artworks, frescoes, paintings, and statues that showcase its rich artistic heritage. One of the most impressive spaces is the room that now houses the gift shop. Be sure…

Gaby

3/5

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