Basilica di Santa Trinita
Basilica di Santa Trinita
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A 14th century church is best known for its collection of frescoes by famous artists such as Ghirlandaio, Aretino and Monaco..
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JJJC_Family
Virginia794 contributions
Nov 2021
We were lucky enough to get here before they closed one night. It was another fine church that Italy has an abundance of. The small Sassetti Chapel had really nice frescoes, better than some in famed fresco cycles, such as the  Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo Piero della Francesca fresco cycle (I probably will get hate mail for this). I think it would have been a much better visit in daylight, but you take what you can get. If you have the time, it’s worth a quick gander.
Written 2 January 2022
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Ramikat
Illinois381 contributions
Feb 2023
This church has beautifully restored frescoes of the life of St. Francis. It is only open a few hours in the late afternoon and early evening. Worthwhile to plan to go there when its open. We visited around 5:30. The area with the frescoes are kept dark to preserve the art. You put a 2E coin in the box and the light goes on for a few minutes
Written 18 March 2023
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Chris B
Arlington, VA166 contributions
Sept 2021
Wonderful frescoes in the Cappella Sassetti :) and you have to pay to have the chapel illuminated but it's worth it. The frescoes seem to have been recently restored and the colors are fantastic. It's only a small chapel but be prepared to be amazed by Domenico Ghirlandaio's artistic genius.
Written 30 September 2021
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BaruchBarryPinnick
Ma'ale Adumim, Israel217 contributions
Sept 2022
A book could be written of the overlooked gems in the centre of Florence, with the Basilica of Santa Trinita close to the top of the list.
The Sassetti Chapel, with its frescoes, are justifiably famous. But don't ignore the many other chapels in this relatively small church. Take your time and just absorb the art and history - and the spirituality if it speaks to you.
Some of the chapels are only really visible with coin-operated illumination, so make sure to bring a few one-euro coins. Admission is otherwise free.
The Sassetti Chapel, with its frescoes, are justifiably famous. But don't ignore the many other chapels in this relatively small church. Take your time and just absorb the art and history - and the spirituality if it speaks to you.
Some of the chapels are only really visible with coin-operated illumination, so make sure to bring a few one-euro coins. Admission is otherwise free.
Written 4 December 2022
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westy54
Sydney, Australia12,674 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
The original Romanesque church was founded in the second half of the 11th century. The church was enlarged in the 14th century with side chapels being added such that its structure is similar to that which we see today. At the end of the 16th century Bernado Buontalenti was commissioned to renovate the presbytery and the facade, which is fairly austere apart from its honey coloured appearance, stone pilasters and entablature.
The interior of the church has a central nave with aisles on either side. Large stone columns support the arches separating them. There are unadorned rib vaulted ceilings in all three.
There are approximately 20 very ornate chapels in the church, most of which contain some wonderful artwork. Of note is the Sassetti Chapel which has frescoes and an altarpiece painted by Ghirlandou.
Worth a look if in the area.
The interior of the church has a central nave with aisles on either side. Large stone columns support the arches separating them. There are unadorned rib vaulted ceilings in all three.
There are approximately 20 very ornate chapels in the church, most of which contain some wonderful artwork. Of note is the Sassetti Chapel which has frescoes and an altarpiece painted by Ghirlandou.
Worth a look if in the area.
Written 1 May 2024
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Caroline D
Lagos, Portugal42 contributions
Sept 2021
This was a pleasant surprise, and we were happy we stumbled on it. The photos don’t really do it justice at all. Napoleon’s wife and Botticelli (?) are entombed there. The ceilings are really gorgeous too. Admission is free, but you will want to leave them a little something for sure. The best part? No one there at all.
Written 5 September 2021
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia55,938 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
The current church was built during 1258–1280 at the site of a pre-existing 11th-century church.
It became a minor basilica in the 13th century.
There were multiple reconstructions occurred over the centuries to Gothic Style.
The facade is somewhat plain but nevertheless of historical significance.
It became a minor basilica in the 13th century.
There were multiple reconstructions occurred over the centuries to Gothic Style.
The facade is somewhat plain but nevertheless of historical significance.
Written 20 February 2024
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130Doug
Navarre, FL1,223 contributions
Sept 2019
A very peaceful place that we just happened to come across while out walking. Stopped in and looked around and saw several beautiful paintings and frescoes. Really no different than most other "medium-sized" cathedrals we'd seen in Europe, but if you liked the other ones, then don't miss this one.
Written 5 February 2020
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penny_howard1
Florence, Italy267 contributions
Oct 2012 • Friends
Many people miss this Church because of the opulence of the other buildings around it - there is no marble on the facade but stop and look and the wonderful wooden doors - inside if you keep to the right you come up to a Chapel dedicated to the family Sassetti with portraits of the donors Francesco Sassetti and his wife Nera Corsi either side of the altar ( as ar their tombs!) - the Nativity in the centre is often reproduced for Christmas cards so it might seem like an old friend - it was painted in oils in 1485 by Domenico Ghirlandaio, who has portrayed himself as a shepherd looking out of the picture with his head slightly to the right - Ghirlandaio also painted the fresco's of St Francis of Assisi that decorate the rest of the Chapel - we see him receiving his stigmata on the left side and dead with grieving monks on the left - but the interest lies straight ahead where we see the Piazza della Signoria and St Francis receiving the "Rule of the Order from Pope Honorus" - Lorenzo the Magnificent is there , accompanied by Sassetti and his son, and emerging from the stairwell in front of them is the Humanist poet and teacher of Lorenzo children Angelo Poliziano and Lorenzo's children - the eldest Piero, known to posterity as the "unfortunate", the second Giovanni , who became the first Medici Pope Leo X, and Giuliano. Above them is St Francis emerging from the clouds bringing a small boy back to life ( look closely behind and you see the child falling from the window) and the facade of the church of Santa Trinita and next to it - just as there has been for the last six months on Via Tornabuoni - there is a man working on the roads .........some things never change!
Written 21 November 2012
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David L
Towson, MD47 contributions
Sept 2018
When you need respite from the crowds of tourists and shoppers on this high fashion piazza, this is a very quiet and cost-free way to escape for some meditaiton and reflection.
Written 30 December 2018
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Si possono fare foto senza flash all'interno?
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