Located in front of the central railway station, Basilica di Santa Maria Novella is a magnificent church with a similar design to both the Duomo and the Basilica of Santa Croce featuring polychrome and white marble and a breathtaking façade. Another excellent example of Renaissance architecture, it was the magnificent basilica in Florence and is the headquarters of the Dominicans in Florence with an interior decorated with intricate frescoes showcasing the life of Florentians during the Middle Ages. The church houses two significant works of art- a fresco by Masaccio known as The Holy Trinity, and a wooden Crucifix by Brunelleschi. Another impressive feature of the church is the Green Cloister (Chiostro Verde), which was built and decorated in 1332 by Paolo Ucello and houses the Spanish Chapel and a striking fresco by Andrea di Bonaiuto da Firenze.

Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, 18, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

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