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Basilica of San Lorenzo

Piazza San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy 50123

Featured Review : In the heart of Florence's city center lies on of it's largest structure, the Basilica di San Lorenzo. Home church to the famous local Medici family, San Lorenzo's size is only outdone by its history. Founded in 393, bu...See Full Review

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Basilica of San Lorenzo Reviews

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Church in the Middle of a Market

  • 3 out of 5 stars by airynfaerie from St. Augustine, Florida
  • October 19, 2009
Church in the Middle of a Market
Quote: In the heart of Florence's city center lies on of it's largest structure, the Basilica di San Lorenzo. Home church to the famous local Medici family, San Lorenzo's size is only outdone by its history. Founded in 393, but not built in its current... Read the full Basilica of San Lorenzo review

From journal Churches in Florence - The Major Players

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Basilica di San Lorenzo

  • 4 out of 5 stars by ruggero from blackpool, United Kingdom
  • August 20, 2004
Quote: The stark, unfinished brick facade of San Lorenzo stands in sharp contrast to the visually stunning exterior of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Duomo. With Brunelleschi's vast dome and its elaborate pink, green, and white marble neo-gothic facade, the... Read the full Basilica of San Lorenzo review

From journal Living and Learning in the Cradle of the Renaissance

Basilica of San Lorenzo

  • 3 out of 5 stars by akakd from , Arizona
  • August 31, 2003
Basilica of San Lorenzo
Quote: The inner facade of San Lorenzo was designed by Michelangelo. Donatello's bronze pulpit, his last work, is here. Michelangelo's funerary figures around the walls are said to be among his greatest works. Six Grand Dukes of the Medici family are... Read the full Basilica of San Lorenzo review

From journal Michelangelo's Florence

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San Lorenzo

  • 4 out of 5 stars by MarkR37 from Madison, Wisconsin
  • May 13, 2001
San Lorenzo
Quote: There are at least 5 churches that are musts for any visit to Florence. The best were San Lorenzo, Santa Croce, The Duomo, San Miniato and Santa Maria Novella. There is world class art in these beautiful buildings and together they make for an... Read the full Basilica of San Lorenzo review

From journal Florence, Italy

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Church of San Lorenzo

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Mary Porcher from New Haven, Connecticut
  • March 27, 2001
Church of San Lorenzo
Quote: Average Rating: 7.7, Time to Allot: 45 min, Cost: Free, Open 9-5!This is one of the few churches that is actually open all day from 9-5, even though the books might say differently. Most of the churches are open from 9-Noon and 3-5, roughly. This... Read the full Basilica of San Lorenzo review

From journal Five Days in Florence