Santa Maria Novella is a church in Florence, Italy, situated opposite, and lending its name to, the city's main railway station. Chronologically, it is the first great basilica in Florence, and is the city's principal Dominican church.
The church, the adjoining cloister, and chapter house contain a multiplicity of art treasures and funerary monuments. Especially famous are frescoes by masters of Gothic and early Renaissance. They were financed by the most important Florentine families, who ensured themselves funerary chapels on consecrated ground.
Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
Friday | 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Sunday | 1:00 – 5:00 PM |
Yiğit Hocaoğlu | May 8, 2018
Did not enter but looks really good. Recommend it for the photos. Sometimes there are little shops in front of the basilica you can buy good stuff
Mehedi Sarri | May 8, 2018
Very nice, with detailed description of each art piece available inside ( only found it in english or italian)
Moris Urari | Apr 20, 2018
Visit the church first, but then take 20 minutes for a walk in the “chiostro” to feel a real italian medieval atmosphere.
Joseph Laundy | Dec 22, 2017
As I walked in, a small group came in too and one of them said "I"m not paying 7 euros to enter a church." STOP! This is not just a church - it's a stunning example of the integration of religion with art, history and aesthetics. Do not be put off by the fee and walk away. See it! I cannot express how glad I was to walk around for over two hours to view amazing stuff. Particularly if you're religious, the symbolism and artwork will strike you because for the Dominicans, they came to convert the Carthars who disbelieved the human side of Jesus. Therefore, the artwork is heavily influenced by the Madonna who represents Jesus' earthly mother. Enjoy the thrill of being in a world class artistic experience. Plus in December, there were a handful of people at 12pm!
Siraj Munir | Mar 17, 2018
Being a very old Basilica, this one stands out right in front of the Firenze Train Station. One of the most popular tourist sites.
Frooch Nair | May 27, 2018
A beautiful Gothic church. It's huge with a lot of history. The Dome is a beauty! The frescoes are amazing. The mosaic pavements are beautiful. One can hire an audio guide for € 2.50 which is very informative. Kids can enjoy exploring the giant structure as well.
Timothy Martinez | May 29, 2018
Very beautiful church in a peaceful area next to street shopping. I liked it alot
Ognian Dimitrov | May 16, 2018
A huge complex besides the church has a small cemetery as well as two cloisters, as well as a museum. The place is very interesting - the church is of the Dominican order, built by a Renaissance architect, and inside there are works by Masaccio.
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