Religion (Florence)

Complex San Firenze

In 1640, the Order of the Filipinos received as a gift from Pope Urban VIII a plot of land with houses and the ancient church of San Fiorenzo, which is mentioned in 1174. The monks planned to build a large...

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• 4 years ago

Badia Fiorentina

florence abbey

Badia Fiorentina - "Florentine Abbey" - abbey and church. The abbey was founded in 978 by the mother of the Margrave of Tuscany Hugo di Tuscany. Thanks to the many gifts and privileges granted by popes...

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• 4 years ago

Orsanmichele

Orsanmichele (Italian: Orsanmichele, Or San Michele) is a church in Florence, a unique architectural structure in its form and significance. This palace served as a dual function of the city granary and...

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• 4 years ago

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

The basilica was built during the XIV-XV centuries, becoming the first large basilica in Florence, later - the Dominican Church of the city. The building combines elements of Gothic and early Renaissance...

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• 4 years ago

Pantheon of outstanding Italians

Basilica of Santa Croce

According to church legend, the church was founded by Francis of Assisi himself. He died in 1226, and the church is mentioned in documents from 1229. The beginning of new construction works was recorded...

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• 5 years ago