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Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

Florence, Italy

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Florence
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Within its walls operates the oldest continuously active pharmacy in Europe, dating back to the 13th century.

Basilica di Santa Maria Novella is a Gothic church in Florence, built by the Dominicans in the 13th-15th centuries. Its facade, completed by Leon Battista Alberti in 1470, is a masterpiece of the early Renaissance. The basilica's interior houses numerous works of art, including Masaccio's 'Holy Trinity', Ghirlandaio's frescoes, and the Strozzi Chapel. There are also beautiful cloisters and a pharmacy. It is one of the city's most important monuments.

How long does it take to visit Basilica of Santa Maria Novella?

Plan about 1 h 30 min.

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