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Skip the line at the Basilica di Santa Maria Novella, the highlight of Florence's monastic complex. Once inside, you'll learn the history of the Dominican Order via an audio guide. Tour this fascinating basilica, discover great artwork of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, and admire the Cloisters, 15th-century frescoes, and more.
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Delve into the Santa Maria Novella complex, one of the most significant religious sites in Florence, on a private guided tour. This experience offers skip-the-line access, allowing you to seamlessly explore the church and museum while uncovering the rich history of the Dominican monks. Marvel at the stunning architecture and groundbreaking frescoes that have shaped art for centuries. From the iconic green-and-white marble facade to Masaccio’s revolutionary Holy Trinity, each element tells a story of Florentine genius. - Private tour with expert guide for an intimate experience - Skip-the-line tickets for effortless access to the complex - Explore groundbreaking artworks, including Giotto’s Crucifix and the Tornabuoni Chapel - Learn about the Dominican monks' influence on Florence's cultural history
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Uncover the timeless beauty of the Santa Maria Novella Basilica, one of Florence’s most captivating landmarks. Founded by Dominican friars in the early 13th century, this architectural masterpiece showcases a stunning Renaissance façade. Step inside and be mesmerized by world-renowned artworks, including Giotto’s "Crucifix", Masaccio’s "Trinity". Continue your journey through the peaceful Green Cloister, adorned with murals by Paolo Uccello, painted in striking green tones. This cloister was a place of cultivation, where Dominican monks produced rose water to help disinfect during epidemics. Then, they expanded their botanical knowledge, creating herbal remedies, essences, and medicinal balms. Next, visit the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, established in 1612. Located within the original Dominican monastery, this historic pharmacy offers an unforgettable sensory experience with its fragrant herbs, exquisite perfumes, and beauty products.
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Planning a trip to Florence and wondering what to see and do? Here's my guide to visiting the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, one of Florence's most important and beautiful churches. I tell you everything you need to see outside and inside the church. Santa Maria Novella is Florence's only Renaissance-style church facade, with prefect geometry. The church is an artistic treasure trove. It houses one of the world's most famous paintings, Masaccio's Holy Trinity, and the revered Spanish Chapel. Museum of Santa Maria Novella was founded by the monks of Dominican Order of the first half in the thirteenth century, it became the number one of the most important points of artistic and religious interest in Italy. The celebrity of Santa Maria Novella during the Middle Ages and Renaissance period attracted important artists such as Giotto, Brunelleschi, Masaccio, Michelangelo, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli and Vasari (just name a few), who realized beautiful artworks inside the complex.
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Mysticism, art and hidden symbology, a special, unique and different visit. Although the tour is designed for those people who like to understand and delve into art and its symbols, there will also be no shortage of anecdotes and curiosities. Get ready to see beyond the obvious!
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What makes this tour truly unique is the connection it reveals between two of Florence’s most fascinating yet often overlooked landmarks. Rather than simply visiting the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and the historic Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica, you'll discover how art, faith, science, medicine, and perfumery became intertwined through the legacy of the Dominican friars. From Renaissance masterpieces and sacred symbolism to herbal remedies, fragrances, and centuries of Florentine craftsmanship, this experience uncovers a side of Florence that most travelers never see. Perfect for visitors seeking authentic stories, hidden gems, and a deeper understanding of the city beyond its most famous attractions.
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