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Medici Chapels Florence Italy

Medici Chapels The Medici Chapels is attached to the beautiful San Lorenzo church. The chapels were added to commemorate the famous and powerful Medici family. It houses some of the most important sculptures ever completed by Michelangelo. I am so glad that I decided to stop by the Medici Chap...

Church of Santa Maria Novella Florence

Church of Santa Maria Novella Florence The Church of Santa Maria Novella is located in Florence and is situated across from the Santa Maria Novella Railway Station. The Church of Santa Maria Novella is a very beautiful church. Before walking inside the church, take some time and admire the bea...

Church Santa Croce Florence

Church Santa Croce The Church Santa Croce (Basilica of the Holy Cross) is very distinguishing and beautiful. It is situated on the Piazza di Santa Croce. The sheer size of Santa Croce is tremendous with the side chapels along the cloisters also filled with great works of art. Church Santa Cro...

Church of San Lorenzo Florence

Church of San Lorenzo Church of San Lorenzo may be the largest and oldest church in Florence. This basilica was the parish church of the powerful Medici family. The Medici family had the very best sculptors, architects and painters at their disposal to create some beautiful work. It boasts a f...

Church of Santo Spirito Florence Italy

Church of Santo Spirito Church of Santo Spirito is a must see when visiting Florence. It is situated on the beautiful little piazza Santo Spirito, in the Oltrarno section of Florence. Oltrarno is the neighborhood on the south side of the River Arno. There isn’t a lot of tourist traffic compared...

Church of Orsanmichele Florence Italy

Church of Orsanmichele Church of Orsanmichele is a ten-minute walk from most attractions in Florence. (Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Repubblica, and Piazza della Signoria) Church of Orsanmichele itself was once a grain market. However it burnt down in 1304. A painting by Bernando Daddi survived...

Santa Maria of Carmine Florence

Santa Maria of Carmine Florence Santa Maria of Carmine Church is in the area called Piazza del Carmine. It is south of River Arno over the Ponte Vecchio (bridge). Go right onto Borgo San Jacopo then straight down a few blocks on the left. Upon entering the side door at the Santa Maria del Carm...

Church San Miniato al Monte Florence Italy

Church San Miniato al Monte Church San Miniato al Monte is situated on one of the highest points in Florence. The basilica stands atop Mons Fiorentinus (also known as San Miniato Hill). When standing at the front door of this church you will have gorgeous view overlooking the city. It is located ...

Baptistery Florence Italy

Baptistery The Baptistery is the oldest religious monument in Florence. It is located in Piazza del Duomo. This octagonal building is truly beautiful inside and out. The architecture is lovely outside. The famed doors are incredible and the interior is absolutely stunning. Take a couple of min...

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