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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The Medici Chapels were built by and for the Medici family, who bankrolled much of the Renaissance and ruled the Florentine Republic for generations. These two chapels belong to the Basilica of San Lorenzo - a church that dates back to the 4th century AD. In addition to being the burial place for 49 members of the Medici clan, these chapels contain three of Michelangelo's most beautiful sculptures.

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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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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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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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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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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