Piazza Santa Maria Novella

Piazza Santa Maria Novella
Italy, Florence
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Piazza Santa Maria Novella

Piazza Santa Maria Novella
Italy, Florence
Piazza Santa Maria Novella is located in the central part of Florence, next to the city's main railway station. The place is popular with tourists thanks to the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, after which the square was named. It was the first basilica in Florence, and its construction lasted throughout the XIV-XV centuries. Another highlight of Piazza Santa Maria Novella is the Museo Novecento, a contemporary art museum housed in a historic building known as the Leopoldino. Fifteen halls of the museum display works of Italian art of the 20th century. In addition, the museum is a platform for various exhibitions and humanitarian projects.

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Traveled 5 years ago
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During the Middle Ages, horse races were held on this square. Two obelisks marked the turning points of the chariots. Marble obelisks on the square in the style of ancient Rome were created by Bartolomeo Ammannati. And the bronze shells on which the obelisks allegedly rest are the work of the 1608 sculptor Giambologna. In fact, the obelisks rest, of course, on pedestals, and seashells only create the illusion of support. By the way, the last chariot race on this square was held in 1852. Most of the houses in the square are now hotels.
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