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Santa Maria Novella

Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy 50123

Featured Review : Of all of the major churches in Florence, Santa Maria Novella is one of the first to be built. As part of the Dominican order, this church is home to many important structures, not only the main basilica. Just recently t...See Full Review

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Florence's Dominican Basilica

  • 4 out of 5 stars by airynfaerie from St. Augustine, Florida
  • October 19, 2009
Florence's Dominican Basilica
Quote: Of all of the major churches in Florence, Santa Maria Novella is one of the first to be built. As part of the Dominican order, this church is home to many important structures, not only the main basilica. Just recently the facade and piazza were... Read the full Santa Maria Novella review

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Santa Maria Novella Train Station

  • 3 out of 5 stars by artslover from Calgary, Alberta
  • May 28, 2007
Santa Maria Novella Train Station
Quote: The train station is not a tourist site exactly, but it may definitely be on your list of places to go because you want to get to and from Florence. Knowing some details about the station can be a key to a better vacation. Florence has a number of... Read the full Santa Maria Novella review

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Santa Maria Novella

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Ed Hahn from Hong Kong, China
  • August 30, 2005
Santa Maria Novella
Quote: After lunch, we visit the Santa Maria Novella church, built by the Dominicans and completed in the 14th century. Its imposing white-and-green marble facade, one of the few authentic Gothic facades in Florence, was completed in the 15th century. It... Read the full Santa Maria Novella review

From journal Fabulous, Fantastic Florence

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Santa Maria Novella

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Defiant1 from Mississauga, Ontario
  • January 30, 2002
Santa Maria Novella
Quote: A truly stunning church in a city full of stunning churches. Located just south of the main train station, SM Novella is a marvel in green and white striped marble. The church itself is light and airy, the embodiment of Italian Renaissance... Read the full Santa Maria Novella review

From journal Four days in Florence and Siena

Santa Maria Novella

  • 3 out of 5 stars by millsy99 from Knoxville, Tennessee
  • July 1, 2001
Santa Maria Novella
Quote: This church is located very close to the train station, in the northern part of the Centro. It was completed in 1357, having been built by Dominican monks. ~~~~ Inside the church, there are some great examples of art, including the Trinita (on... Read the full Santa Maria Novella review

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Santa Maria Novelle

  • 3 out of 5 stars by dawn from Chicago, Illinois
  • March 2, 2001
Santa Maria Novelle
Quote: This church and the cloister were built by the whip-bearing Dominican's in the 13th century, who had to enlarge the square out front to accomadate all those who wanted to strip and flog each other during the inquisition. One of the most vocal of the... Read the full Santa Maria Novella review

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Santa Maria Novella

  • 3 out of 5 stars by kylebarber from Seattle, Washington
  • November 12, 2000
Santa Maria Novella
Quote: This beautiful church often does not receive the attention it deserves, living in the shadow of its more popular sister Santa Croce. But the beautiful facade leads into a cavernous Gothic interior that offers a nice respite from the buzz of the... Read the full Santa Maria Novella review

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