The church of Santa Maria Novella was conceived and built by Dominican friars Sisto da Firenze and Ristoro da Campi. Construction began in 1246 on the site 10th-century Dominican chapel of Santa Maria delle Vine. In 1279 the naves were completed t... read more
The Church of San Lorenzo is the oldest church in the city, as it was consecrated by St Ambrose in 393. In 1060 it was rebuilt in Romanesque style. style. The church owes its modern appearance to Brunelleschi (1423). The facade, expressive and nob... read more
Originally it was a chapel of the Servite Order, built outside the second fortress wall of the city (1250). The church acquired its modern appearance in 1444-1481 thanks to the efforts of such architects as Michelozzo, Pagno Portinari and Antonio... read more
The Academy of Fine Arts was founded in 1563. The exposition of the gallery was formed by 1784 under the direction of the Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo. 100 years later, a new room, the so-called Tribuna, was added to the main building of the Academy... read more
