Top 10 Churches & Cathedrals in Oltrarno, Tuscany

April 28, 2022 Myesha Cogley

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.
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1. Basilica di Santo Spirito

Piazza Santo Spirito 30, 50125, Florence Italy +39 055 210030 [email protected] http://www.basilicasantospirito.it/
Excellent
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Good
37%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
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4.5 based on 379 reviews

Basilica di Santo Spirito

While it may not look like much from the outside, the elaborate interior of Brunelleschi's landmark church proves that it is a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture.

Reviewed By artmac21 - Inverness, United Kingdom

I came across this church after visiting the Pitti Palace. It was in an area recommended by a local for eating out in. The Church, a Basilica nonetheless, is simple on the outside but a joy inside. It’s much larger than I anticipated on the inside, but full of light, no mean feat given the time it was built. Others refer to its simplicity but it’s not. It’s full of space and light which makes everything seem less overwhelming to take in. I understand it was designed by the same architect as the Duomo, and that makes sense, as it’s got genius in it. Their is some incredible art, and an alter that is astounding. It’s free to get in but you need two euros in coins to access the sacristy with Michelangelo’s crucifix. I didn’t have that and was slightly disappointed but next time I will be prepared. However, the works available freely made up for this. It’s a working church and I suspect locally cherished so no photos please. I know it seems unfair but it is place of worship first and foremost. An unexepected joy, which is a massive achievement as I’d just seen the Uffizi and the Pitti so I should have been exhausted by the art. I wasn’t. It renewed me and astounded me, given the age of the church, it’s construction and art are mind blowing. A real treasure.

2. Santa Maria del Carmine

Piazza del Carmine, 50124, Florence Italy +39 055 238 2195 http://museicivicifiorentini.comune.fi.it/brancacci/informazioni.html
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
16%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 175 reviews

Santa Maria del Carmine

An elegant church decorated by Masaccio's famous frescoes on the life of St. Peter.

3. Church of Santa Felicita

Piazza di Santa Felicita 3 Oltrarno, 50125, Florence Italy +39 055 213018 http://www.santafelicita.it/
Excellent
45%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 116 reviews

Church of Santa Felicita

The small church of Santa Felicita was used by the Medici family dukes and holds the Mannerist artist Pontormo's masterpiece, "The Deposition." The unusual colors, exaggerated poses and expressive portraits are an unforgettable theatrical scene..

Reviewed By 130Doug - Kennett Square, United States

We had grabbed a quick meal somewhere nearby and just stumbled onto this place. Absolutely beautiful place that you shouldn't miss. It's a bit brighter in this cathedral than in some others. The smell of incense combined with the frescoes and paintings, and we could have stayed in here longer, but it's a big city that calls to every sense!

4. Chiesa di Santa Lucia dei Magnoli

Via dei Bardi, 22, 50125, Florence Italy
Excellent
33%
Good
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Chiesa di Santa Lucia dei Magnoli

5. Chiesa Russa Ortodossa Della Nativita

Via Leone Decimo, 8, 50129, Florence Italy +39 055 471630 [email protected] http://www.chiesarussafirenze.org
Excellent
43%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.0 based on 30 reviews

Chiesa Russa Ortodossa Della Nativita

6. Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista della Calza

Piazza della Calza, 50124, Florence Italy +39 055 222287 http://www.visitflorence.com/it/firenze-musei/cenacolo-della-calza.html
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista della Calza

7. Chiesa Evangelica Luterana

Lungarno Torrigiani 11, 50125, Florence Italy http://www.chiesaluterana-firenze.org/
Excellent
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3.5 based on 2 reviews

Chiesa Evangelica Luterana

8. Chiesa di San Jacopo Soprarno

Borgo San Jacopo 33, 50125, Florence Italy
Excellent
20%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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3.5 based on 20 reviews

Chiesa di San Jacopo Soprarno

9. Oratorio di San Sebastiano De' Bini

Via Romana 10, 50125, Florence Italy +39 055 221706 http://www.museionline.info/musei-firenze/item/oratorio-di-san-sebastiano.html
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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3.5 based on 3 reviews

Oratorio di San Sebastiano De' Bini

10. Chiesa dei Santi Agostino e Cristina

Costa Scarpuccia Quartiere di Oltrarno., Florence Italy

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