The Basilica di Santo Spirito ("Basilica of the Holy Spirit") is a church in Florence, Italy. Usually referred to simply as Santo Spirito, it is located in the Oltrarno quarter, facing the square with the same name. The interior of the building – internal length 97 meters – is one of the preeminent examples of Renaissance architecture.
The land for the Augustinian church and convent was donated by Speziale and Acolti to Aldebrandino, a prior of the Augustinian establishment in Arcetri in 1250. The plot was located on the south bank of Arno in the sesto (one of the six sestieri of Florence) Oltrarno, within the communal walls of 1173–1175, but in a sparsely populated area. It became more accessible with construction of the Holy Trinity bridge (Ponte Santa Trinita) in 1252. The Augustinians started the church and the convent in the same year, incorporating an old church of San Romolo in the complex. It was originally dedicated to Mary, All Saints and the Holy Spirit, changing by the end of the century to Mary, the Holy Spirit and Matthew.
Monday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 7:00 PM |
Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 7:00 PM |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 7:00 PM |
Friday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 7:00 PM |
Saturday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 7:00 PM |
Sunday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 7:00 PM |
claire | May 6, 2018
The church is in a lovely square, and unlike many churches in Florence, it's free to enter the main part. To see the side chapel and courtyard costs €3. There is a wooden crucifix, sculpted by Michelangelo when he was 18 for the prior who allowed him to study anatomy in the hospice. The courtyard was lovely and peaceful.
Sergio de Prado | Mar 30, 2018
When you look at it from outside you'd say is just... A big church! Its charm lives inside it! It contains an amazing collection of Renaissance / Baroque art, mixed with tombs of important families who donated lots of money to the church to be buried in the Basilica. There's also an exhibition of young Michelangelo.
Rich Singer | Dec 30, 2017
Nice light show. Looks like local children's art. Piazza is a good place to get a drink with several nice bars.
Thomas Coburn | Apr 8, 2018
Just walked by but a beautiful building.
Kurt Ronn | Oct 19, 2017
The secret treasure of Florence. The Michelangelo wooden crucifix from a 19-year-old art student Michelangelo is sublime. It's in the capella. Don't miss it.
Csenge Boros | May 25, 2018
One of the places in Florence where locals and travelers in the night sit on the stairs of the church, drink, play guitar, talk, have fun, chill. Really nice and calm. Have to visit in the night 😊
Brandon Tutwiler | May 28, 2018
The square where it is located is quite vibrant. People often sit on the stairs and enjoy a relaxing night.
Jay Kay | May 30, 2018
Beautiful Chiesa, great palazza and plenty of life, food and song. Even dancing some nights and daily markets.
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