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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Massimiliano P
Novara, Italy45,603 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Overlooking the square of the same name, a few meters away from the bridge of the same name over the Arno, the Basilica of Santa Trinità can represent one of the most surprising visits that can be made in Florence, outside of the classic tourist itineraries. The original building, of which very few traces remain, dates back to the 11th century but its current appearance is the result of reconstruction and expansion works which took place between the 14th and 16th centuries. The interior of this church is truly beautiful and practically every chapel contains valuable decorations, mostly pictorial. The culmination of the visit is represented by the Sassetti chapel, frescoed by Ghirlandaio. Entrance to the church is free, but donations can be left for its maintenance. There are highly trained volunteers who will be able to accompany you in discovering the treasures present in this church, with more or less demanding itineraries, based on the visitors' availability of time. Some chapels are a little dark, but all have a temporary lighting system for a fee. If you find it open, my advice is to go in, you will be pleasantly surprised.
Written March 18, 2024
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JJJC_Family
Virginia795 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 January 2, 2022
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Fabio C
Palermo, Italy1,337 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
A beautiful church, located in a beautiful square, near the bridge of the same name.... like the historic Florentine churches are jewels where masterpieces are preserved and where the church itself is a masterpiece.
Enter, sit in any bench, gather among so much beauty and then slowly begin to walk slowly between the chapels.
Arrive at the Sassetti Chapel and let yourself go in front of the Annunciation by Ghirlandaio surrounded by frescoes depicting sacred scenes set in a fifteenth-century Florence still clear.
You don't pay the entrance to the church and/or the crypt but putting a coin to light up the individual chapels (50 cents/1€/2€) causes the church to bear part of the expenses.
Nice politics
Enter, sit in any bench, gather among so much beauty and then slowly begin to walk slowly between the chapels.
Arrive at the Sassetti Chapel and let yourself go in front of the Annunciation by Ghirlandaio surrounded by frescoes depicting sacred scenes set in a fifteenth-century Florence still clear.
You don't pay the entrance to the church and/or the crypt but putting a coin to light up the individual chapels (50 cents/1€/2€) causes the church to bear part of the expenses.
Nice politics
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Written October 5, 2024
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Ramikat
Illinois382 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 March 18, 2023
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Chris B
Arlington, VA166 contributions
Sep 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 September 30, 2021
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BaruchBarryPinnick
Ma'ale Adumim, Israel215 contributions
Sep 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 December 4, 2022
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westy54
Sydney, Australia13,499 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 May 1, 2024
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luiscruchinho
Cordoba, Argentina14,868 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
This small and almost unknown church is located in the center of the city, very close to the Arno river and the bridge that bears the same name. The church is famous for its Sassetti Chapel, which contains outstanding frescoes painted by Domenico Ghirlandaio, which are considered his best work and are among the masterpieces of 15th century painting. The current church was built on a previous church from the 11th century, in 1258–1280, but obviously over time it underwent various changes and restorations. It can be visited from Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 12:00 and from 16:00 to 18:15, on Sundays from 08:15 to 10:45 and from 16:00 to 18:15. This is a functioning temple, so it is advisable to go during times when no service is being held.
Written January 4, 2024
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Massimiliano P
120 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
One of the most beautiful and ancient churches in Florence... a real treasure chest of Renaissance works of art... it preserves inside the wonderful frescoes by Lorenzo Monaco in the Salinbeni Chapel depicting the Stories of the Virgin... and by Ghirlandaio in the Sassetti Chapel dedicated to the Stories of San Francesco... the two altarpieces by the same masters are wonderful... the one by Lorenzo Monaco depicting the Annunciation and the one by Ghirlandaio depicting the Adoration of the Shepherds. Very beautiful is the small chapel of the relics of San Giovanni Gualberto frescoed by Passignano. The beautiful triptych of the Trinity by Mariotto di Nardo surmounts the Altar. The church then offers frescoes and paintings by other great artists... Blacks of Bicci... Bicci of Lorenzo... Spinnello Aretino... Maso di Friano... Empoli... Bernardino Pocetti... Antonio del Ceraiolo... and many others... in addition to frescoes not attributable but dated around 1400 to the masterpiece of Luca della Robbia (marble tomb and polychrome majolica of Bishop Federighi) and in the Chapel Davanzati to a Madonna with child of a young Donatello found in 2000 during the renovation of the bell tower where it had been hidden by the Vallombrosan friars to save it from Napoleonic spoliation.
As further proof of the importance and prestige of this church it is good to remember that here were placed some of the most important works in the history of art... The Majesty of the Holy Trinity by Cimabue... the Adoration of the Magi by Gentile da Fabriano and the Pietà by Bronzino... today all three at the Uffizi.... while the Presentation at the Temple by Gentile da Fabriano is today at the Louvre.
For me, Santa Trinità is a must-see on a visit to Florence.
As further proof of the importance and prestige of this church it is good to remember that here were placed some of the most important works in the history of art... The Majesty of the Holy Trinity by Cimabue... the Adoration of the Magi by Gentile da Fabriano and the Pietà by Bronzino... today all three at the Uffizi.... while the Presentation at the Temple by Gentile da Fabriano is today at the Louvre.
For me, Santa Trinità is a must-see on a visit to Florence.
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Written October 3, 2024
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Caroline D
Lagos, Portugal48 contributions
Sep 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 September 5, 2021
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Written October 14, 2020
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