10 Things to do in Santa Maria Novella That You Shouldn't Miss

December 19, 2021 Rebbecca Marino

Florence is an art historian’s dream. The Galleria dell'Accademia bursts with works by Michelangelo, who is entombed within the frescoed walls of the Basilica di Santa Croce. Budding photographers can snap pics of the Ponte Vecchio bridge, and serious shoppers can spend a blissful afternoon wandering the shops of Piazza Santo Spirito. Tuscan cuisine pays homage to the region’s bounty. Swipe a hunk of crusty bread across a pool of local olive oil and you’ll be instantly transported to your happiest place.
Restaurants in Florence

1. Cappella Rucellai

Piazza San Pancrazio, Florence Italy
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Cappella Rucellai

2. Palazzo Corsini

Via del Parione 11, Florence Italy +39 055 212880 [email protected] http://www.palazzocorsini.it/
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Palazzo Corsini

A splendid example of Florentine baroque, this palace houses one of the most beautiful and extensive private art collections in Italy, featuring Italian paintings and sculptures by Signorelli, Botticelli, Bellini, Pontormo and Girodano.

3. Church of Santa Maria Novella

Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 50123, Florence Italy +39 055 219257 http://www.smn.it
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4.5 based on 3,679 reviews

Church of Santa Maria Novella

Dominican monastery that serves as a distinguished monument to the religious and artistic history of Florence, which features valuable examples of Florentine paintings from the 14th and 15th centuries..

Reviewed By athyoz - Liverpool, United Kingdom

Most people rush past on their way to and from the main Florence railway station which takes its name from this church. If you can, I would recommend that you try and find an hour or so to visit. As well as being a beautiful church with amazing cloisters, it also contains many art treasures: frescoes, statues, paintings and wooden crosses, some of the pieces are world famous, like my favourite, The Holy Trinity, a fresco by Masacchio which profoundly influenced Florentine painting and inspired future generations with its use of perspective. Back home now, I can still visualise it up on the wall of the church. Fantastic. Highly recommended.

4. Stibbert Museum

Via Federigo Stibbert 26, 50134, Florence Italy +39 055 486049 [email protected] http://www.museostibbert.it/
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4.5 based on 709 reviews

Stibbert Museum

A museum showcasing the eccentric and eclectic tastes of Frederick Stibbert, a 19th century art collector.

Reviewed By Phillips3675 - Brooklyn, United States

Magnificent collection of arms and armor set in a glorious mansion in a lovely park. Tens of thousands ( literally) of beautiful objects laid out in a fantasy house. Not what I expected to find in florence but a great place Definitely worth visiting

5. Villa La Pietra

Via Bolognese 120, 50139, Florence Italy +39 055 500 7210 http://lapietra.nyu.edu/visit/
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Villa La Pietra

6. Chiesa di San Salvatore in Ognissanti

Borgo Ognissanti 42, 50123, Florence Italy +39 338 668 2224 https://chiesaognissanti.it/
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Chiesa di San Salvatore in Ognissanti

This little-visited church was one of Florence's most important churches during the Renaissance. Botticelli is buried here, along with his muse, Simonetta Vespucci. Don't miss the exquisite Domenico Ghirlandaio "Last Supper," the very one Leonardo da Vinci admired before painting his.

Reviewed By RonL40 - Utica, United States

Located a couple bridges over from the Ponte Vecchio, the Ognissanti would be visited a lot more if it were closer to the center. Even better for those who invest part of a sunny day to walk over toward the St Regis and Harry's Bar ... the Ognissanti has great works of art, including two remarkable frescoes by Botticelli and Domenico Ghirlandaio. The late Gothic wooden cross by Stoss is equally remarkable. And be sure to the see the Last Supper by Ghirlandaio in the refectory. The overall experience here is of a sacred place with art... a nice change from the hundreds of tourists in Santa Reparata or Santa Croce.

7. Santi Michele e Gaetano

Piazza degli Antinori, Florence Italy +39 390 552 7681 http://www.icrss.it/2014/10/12/orari-della-chiesa-dei-santi-michele-e-gaetano-firenze
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4.5 based on 111 reviews

Santi Michele e Gaetano

Reviewed By savedade - Mankato, United States

The church is a gorgeous piece of architecture and worth a visit while in Florence. It will delight the senses.

8. Ponte Santa Trinita

Florence Italy
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Ponte Santa Trinita

Reviewed By Borzov - Rijeka, Croatia

The bridge is named after the ancient church in its vicinity and it is the oldest elliptic arch bridge in the world, with three thirty-meters wide arches. The bridge was built in the 16th century, designed by Bartolomeo Ammannati, the famous Florentine architect.

9. Monastero di Santa Marta

Via di Santa Marta 7, 50139, Florence Italy +39 055 489089 http://ospitalitareligiosa.it/strutture/ad/monastero-santa-marta,3718
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Monastero di Santa Marta

10. Tartan Vintage

Via Dei Palchetti 5/5a, 50123, Florence Italy +39 339 562 1310 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/tartanvintage/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE
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Tartan Vintage

Vintage store in Florence! You can find items from true gentleman but also luxurious articles made in italy...It's not a shop like the Others, we sell authentic items from connoisseurs! We are waiting for you! Come and visit us

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