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Oratorio dei Buonomini di San Martino

Florence, Italy

Oratorio dei Buonomini di San Martino, Florence
Photo: Francesco Bini, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

The small oratory has been operating since 1442 as a place of assistance for the poor, distinguished by its 15th-century frescoes from the Ghirlandaio school.

The Oratorio dei Buonomini di San Martino is a small, historic church in Florence, operating since 1442 as a place for providing aid to the poor and needy. Its interior is adorned with a cycle of beautiful 15th-century frescoes, attributed to the school of Domenico Ghirlandaio, depicting scenes from the life of St. Martin and works of mercy. It is an intimate place that offers insight into the history of charity in Renaissance Florence. Admission is usually free.

How long does it take to visit Oratorio dei Buonomini di San Martino?

Plan about 30 min.

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