Churches in Florence

Churches in Florence

When visiting Italy, you will be stunned by the beauty and intricate detail that belongs in the churches of Florence. Whether religious or not, these are some of the most beautiful and appreciated churches to visit.
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The SS. Annunziata di Firenze
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If you had to pick one church to enter in Florence, this one might be my first choice. It's free and located in the Piazza Annunziata Hours: Sunday 6:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4–6:30 PM Monday 6:30 AM–12:30 PM, 4–6:30 PM Tuesday 6:30 AM–12:30 PM, 4–6:30 PM Wednesday 6:30 AM–12:30 PM, 4–6:30 PM Thursday 6:30 AM–12:30 PM, 4–6:30 PM Friday 6:30 AM–12:30 PM, 4–6:30 PM Saturday 6:30 AM–12:30 PM, 4–6:30 PM
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Basilica di Santa Trinita
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This is another free church that is beautiful and can be visited quickly without reservation.
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Basilica di Santo Spirito
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This church is free to enter, except there is a small ticket fee if you want to see the wooden crucifix Michelangelo carved when he was just 17 years old
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Abbazia di San Miniato al Monte
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If you make your way up to Piazzale Michelangelo, take the taxi a little higher to Basilica di San Miniato for even more gorgeous views and a beautiful church.
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Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
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***Free for residents of Firenze
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Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
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Around 1294 began the construction of the gothic church Santa Croce. The church was designed by a rival Dominican order to surpass the Santa Maria Novella. The Santa Croce soon became the largest Franciscan church. In the Basilica di Santa Croce you will find sixteen chapels, the most famous of which is the Capella de Pazzi. Due to the many funerary monuments, the Santa Croce has become the Pantheon of Florence. This is because the church contains many tombs and funerary monuments of famous Florentines. For example, you will find the grave of political leader Niccolò Machiavelli, but also of scientist Galileo Galilei. In addition, a large number of artists and architects are buried in the Santa Croce, including Michelangelo and Vasari. Furthermore, Dante has a funerary monument here, but is himself buried in Ravenna where he died in exile. Tickets required** (see link)
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Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence
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The Jewish synagogue is gorgeous and can be visited as a museum.
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Basilica di San Marco
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Smaller churches

Santa Margherita de' Cerchi
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This is a small chapel located in the historic centre of Florence where Dante met his beloved Beatrice
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Badia Fiorentina - Monastero
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Church of Saints Michele and Gaetano
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Chiesa di San Salvatore in Ognissanti
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A free church worth visiting. The chiesa di San Salvatore di Ognissanti, or more simply chiesa di Ognissanti, is a Franciscan church located in Piazza Ognissanti. Founded by the lay order of the Umiliati, the church was dedicated to all the saints and martyrs, known and unknown. Hours: Tuesday Closed Wednesday 9 AM–1 PM, 3–7:30 PM Thursday 9 AM–1 PM, 3–7:30 PM Friday 9 AM–1 PM, 3–7:30 PM Saturday 9 AM–1 PM, 3–7:30 PM Sunday 9 AM–1 PM, 3–7:30 PM Monday 9 AM–1 PM, 3–7:30 PM *Always check google for updated hours
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