Santa Maria Novella Basilica: Church of Recreation

‘Santa Marìa’ means ‘St Mary’, whereas ‘Novèlla’ means ‘new’ in old Italian, and the name likely refers to the fields and vineyards which were recreated, after a long period of neglect. Discover the fascinating history of Santa Maria Novella and explore its breathtaking decoration.

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Samuela Marconcini

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Santa Maria Novella Basilica: Church of Recreation

Santa Maria Novella Basilica: Church of Recreation

Samuela Marconcini

1. The Piazza

2. The façade

3. Entrance to the Church

4. The Holy Trinity by Masaccio

5. The Crucifix by Giotto

6. Bardi Chapel

7. Strozzi Chapel

8. Tornabuoni Chapel (or the Main Chapel)

9. Gondi Chapel

10. The Sacristy

11. The Cloister of the Dead

12. The Green Cloister

13. The Spanish Chapel (Chapter House)

14. The Ubriachi Chapel

15. The Refectory – First Section

16. The Refectory – Second Section

17. The Great Cloister

18. The Ancient Dormitory

19. The Old Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella