Places of Worship in Florence

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Behold the Renaissance splendor of Florence's iconic red dome

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Standing tall next to the beautiful Florence Duomo is Giotto's Bell Tower. At 85 meters high, climbing to the top will reward visitors with the best views of Florence, as well as Brunelleschi's famous dome.

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See Michelangelo's sculptures and beautiful frescoes in Florence

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Florence's Museo di San Marco features art and frescoes by the gifted early Renaissance painter Fra’ Angelico. The museum is part of a complex comprising a church and a convent. The museum is centrally located in Piazza San Marco.

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Visit the heart of the Renaissance at Santa Maria Novella in Florence

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The Brancacci Chapel is a chapel within the Santa Maria del Carmine church in the Oltrarno district of Florence. Built in the second half of the 13th century, the chapel is known for housing the first masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance.

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The church of Santo Stefano al Ponte is a place of Catholic worship located in the small, homonymous Santo Stefano square, near the Ponte Vecchio in Florence. The church is the result of several architectural interventions over the centuries. Among these, the 17th-century renovation stands out as the one that reshaped the interior, creating a very original architectural theme of broken lines, without any curves.

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First opened in 1882, the Synagogue of Florence is both the beating heart of Florence’s Jewish community and an integral part of the city’s history. Its green copper dome adds a splash of color to the terracotta hues that dominate the city's skyline. Behind the cast-iron railing, set in a lush garden, the Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence host a superb collection of artistic Jewish ceremonial items that offer a unique window into the historical soul of the city. It also offers breathtaking views across the rooftops of Florence.

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Visit the Orcagna Tabernacle, see 14th century sculptures, and take in stunning views of Florence!

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Discover historic frescoes, visit famous graves, and see wares made by Leather School students