Florence: Sacred and Religious Sites
Places and attractions in the Sacred and religious sites category
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Florence Baptistery
Landmark marble-clad religious monument Florence Baptistery, known as the Baptistery of Saint John, is an architectural marvel located in the heart of Florence, Italy. This octagonal building is one of the oldest structures in the city, with its construction dating back to the 4th or 5th century.
San Miniato al Monte
Striking medieval basilica on a hilltop Perched atop one of the highest points in Florence, Italy, San Miniato al Monte stands as a serene guardian overlooking the bustling cityscape. This historic church is not only a spiritual sanctuary but also a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, dating back to the...
Florence Cathedral
Medieval cathedral with iconic red dome Florence Cathedral, officially known as the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, stands as a majestic centerpiece in the heart of Florence, Italy. This grand church is renowned for its distinctive red-tiled dome, engineered by Filippo Brunelleschi, which has become an...
San Lorenzo
1400s church connected to the Medici San Lorenzo, nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, is a church steeped in historical significance and architectural grandeur. This sacred site has been a place of worship since the Roman era, but the current structure primarily dates back to the early Renaissance...
Brancacci Chapel
Nestled in the heart of Florence, the Brancacci Chapel is a treasure trove of Renaissance art, a museum of invaluable frescoes that beckon art lovers and historians alike. Located within the Church of Santa Maria del Carmine, this intimate space is renowned for the...
Orsanmichele
Church in former 14th-century granary Orsanmichele, nestled in the bustling heart of Florence, Italy, is a church that encapsulates the city's rich history and dedication to artistic beauty. Erected on the site of the city's former grain market, Orsanmichele is an architectural marvel that seamlessly...
Pazzi Chapel
Ornate, art-filled Renaissance chapel The Pazzi Chapel is a chapel located in the "first cloister" on the southern flank of the Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy. Commonly credited to Filippo Brunelleschi, it is considered to be one of the masterpieces of Renaissance architecture.
San Jacopo sopr'Arno
San Jacopo sopr'Arno is a church in Florence, Italy. The church was built in the 10th–11th centuries in Romanesque style. It subsequently experienced heavy modifications including the addition of a triple-arched portico.
Santi Apostoli
The Church of Santi Apostoli is a Romanesque-style, Roman Catholic church in the historic center of Florence, in the Tuscany region of Italy. It is among the oldest church buildings in Florence.
Ognissanti
Baroque church with Botticelli frescoes The chiesa di San Salvatore di Ognissanti or more simply chiesa di Ognissanti, is a Franciscan church located on the piazza of the same name in central Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. Founded by the lay order of the Umiliati, the church was dedicated to all the saints and martyrs, known and unknown.
San Frediano in Cestello
San Frediano in Cestello is a Baroque-style, Roman Catholic church in the Oltrarno section of Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. The name cestello derives from the Cistercians who occupied the church in 1628. Previously the site had a 1450s church attached to the cloistered Carmelite convent of Santa Maria degli Angeli.
Cimitero delle Porte Sante
Cimitero delle Porte Sante is a monumental cemetery in Florence located within the fortified bastion of the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte.
Santa Maria del Carmine
Baroque church with Renaissance frescoes Santa Maria del Carmine is a church of the Carmelite Order, in the Oltrarno district of Florence, in Tuscany, Italy. It is famous as the location of the Brancacci Chapel housing outstanding Renaissance frescoes by Masaccio and Masolino da Panicale, later finished by Filippino Lippi.
Basilica della Santissima Annunziata
Art-filled church known for its frescoes The Basilica della Santissima Annunziata is a Renaissance-style, Catholic minor basilica in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. This is considered the mother church of the Servite Order. It is located at the northeastern side of the Piazza Santissima Annunziata near the city center.
Fiesole Cathedral
Fiesole Cathedral, or Cathedral of Saint Romulus of Fiesole, officially the Cathedral of Saint Romulus of Fiesole, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Fiesole, Tuscany, central Italy. It is the seat of the Bishop of Fiesole and is dedicated to Saint Romulus.
Santa Trinita
Gothic church with noted 1400s frescoes Santa Trinita is a Roman Catholic church located in front of the Piazza of the same name, traversed by Via de' Tornabuoni, in central Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy.
San Felice
The Chiesa di San Felice is a Roman Catholic church in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. It is located on the south bank of the River Arno, just west of the Pitti Palace.
Convent of San Domenico
The Convent of San Domenico is a Dominican convent in Fiesole, Italy, situated between the hill of Fiesole and the suburbs of Florence.
Santa Felicita
Church dating back to the 18th century Santa Felicita is a Roman Catholic church in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy, probably the oldest in the city after San Lorenzo.
Church of Saint Mary Major
Santa Maria Maggiore di Firenze is a Romanesque and Gothic-style, Roman Catholic church in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. This is among the oldest extant churches in Florence.
Chiesa di San Michele Visdomini
San Michele Visdomini is a Roman Catholic church in the centre of Florence, central Italy. The original church of San Michele was demolished in 1368 to make space for the tribunes of the new Cathedral of Florence. Soon it was rebuilt in its present location to a design by Giovanni di Lapo Ghini, with later facade by Bartolomeo Ammannati.
Badia Fiesolana
The Badia Fiesolana was an medieval and renaissance period Roman Catholic monastery located in the town of Fiesole, northeast of Florence, Italy. Since 1976 the building is the main seat of the European University Institute.
Cenacolo di Sant'Apollonia
Sant'Apollonia was a former Benedictine convent, founded in 1339, just north of the center of Florence, in Italy. Some of the remaining structures are demarcated on three sides by via Ventisette Aprile, via Santa Reparata, and Via San Gallo, located about a block west of Piazza San Marco, just north of the city center.
San Francesco di Paola
San Francesco di Paola is a small Renaissance-style Roman Catholic church in the Oltrarno quarter of Florence, central Italy.
San Salvi
San Salvi, also known as San Michele a San Salvi, is a church in Florence, Italy. The church was built in the 11th century by the Vallombrosans as part of an abbey complex. During the 1529 Siege of Florence, the church was partially destroyed.
Demidoff Chapel of San Donato
The Cappella Demidoff di San Donato, or Demidoff Chapel of San Donato, is occupied at present by the Church of Christ in Florence, and is found on via San Donato.
Santa Maria Maddalena dei Pazzi
Santa Maria Maddalena dei Pazzi is a Renaissance-style Roman Catholic church and a former convent located in Borgo Pinti in central Florence.
San Remigio
San Remigio di Firenze is a church in Florence, Italy. The church was founded around the year 1000. It is dedicated to Saint Remigius. In the 13th century, the church was reconstructed to feature a triangle-shaped facade with hanging arches along the roof line.
Santi Simone e Giuda
Santi Simone e Giuda is a church in Florence, situated on the Piazza San Simone in an area of narrow streets between the Piazza Santa Croce and the Piazza della Signoria.
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