Italy · Architecture

2-Hour Santo Spirito Church Tour in Florence with Brunelleschi

2 Hours Round trip from Santo Spirito Easy pace

Church of Santo Spirito In Florence, Italy

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Basilica di Santo Spirito, the main church in the Oltrarno
02 Marvel at Brunelleschi's simple and light architecture
03 See precious paintings by Maso di Banco, Filippino Lippi, Alessandro Allori, and other artists
04 Admire the Baroque ciborium with Florentine commesso made from semi-precious stones
05 Take a look at the Fondazione Salvatore Romano

Explore Santo Spirito Church, once studied and admired by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo and declared one of the most beautiful churches in the world. Conceived by Brunelleschi, the Church of Santo Spirito gives its name to the quarter in the heart of the Oltrarno. On this 2-hour tour, discover its history, elegant architecture, and remarkable artistic treasures.

Explore Santo Spirito Church, once studied and admired by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo and declared one of the most beautiful churches in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Florence

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Discover Santo Spirito and Its Artistic Treasures

Visit Santo Spirito, the main church in the Oltrarno.
Marvel at its simple and light architecture by Brunelleschi. In the thirty-eight niche chapels, there are many precious paintings by Maso di Banco, Filippino Lippi, Alessandro Allori, and many other artists.
Explore the centre of the nave, where a beautiful Baroque ciborium shines with commesso, the Florentine mosaic made from semi-precious stones.
Take a look at the Fondazione Salvatore Romano.

The route