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Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
CultureVisit: ~60 minFrom €8
A Dominican basilica next to the Florence station that bears its name, built from the mid-13th century. The marble façade was completed in the 15th century to a design by Leon Battista Alberti. Inside it holds Masaccio's Trinity, from around 1426, and Giotto's crucifix. It faces Piazza Santa Maria Novella.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Basilica of Santa Maria Novella: 3 missions
- Look at the façade designed by AlbertiFrom the square, look at the scrolls and the geometry of the façade's white and green marble.
- Look for Masaccio's TrinityIn the left aisle, find the fresco of the Trinity and notice how the painted architecture creates a sense of depth.
- Look at Giotto's crucifixLook at the large painted crucifix hanging in the central nave.
Near Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella118 m awayChurch of Santi Michele e Gaetano311 m awayMedici Chapels314 m awayBiblioteca Medicea Laurenziana327 m awayBasilica of San Lorenzo368 m awayChurch of Ognissanti372 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Basilica of Santa Maria Novella?
From €7.50 per person. Check the day's price on the official website before you go.
How much time do you need for Basilica of Santa Maria Novella?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Basilica of Santa Maria Novella?
Look at the façade designed by Alberti, Look for Masaccio's Trinity and Look at Giotto's crucifix.
What is there to see near Basilica of Santa Maria Novella?
Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella (118 m), Church of Santi Michele e Gaetano (311 m) and Medici Chapels (314 m).
Source: Wikipedia