Basilica di Santo Spirito (with kids)

Stayed in a nearby apartment and still miss these church bells now that I am home. The history and architecture is definitely worth a visit but attending Mass here was a game changer. Plus, there is a bonus Michelangelo treasure and beautiful cloister garden. Don't let the simple, austere fascade fool you. This place is special.

Nice, quiet church with beautiful architecture. Not too crowded, which made it a peaceful stop during my visit to Florence. Worth a quick look if you're nearby

It is not as popular as many other places but I think the most original church in Florence is Santo Spirito. It has an incredible atmosphere. There is an intertwined altar section/altar/mihrab inside. It is worth seeing just for that. It had a very different design. I was very impressed. The house was right in the center of the church. Moreover, it was free. There is also a statue of Jesus made by...

Built in the early 15th century on the site of an Augustinian monastery destroyed by fire, the basilica was designed by Renaissance master Filippo Brunelleschi. He began the design in 1434, though construction did not begin in earnest until after his death in 1446, with his pupils completing the church in 1487. The exterior remains unfinished, clad in simple gray stone, reflecting the fact that Br...

This is a large Augustinian church with a history dating back nearly a thousand years. However, the building that you see today was designed by Filippo Brunelleschi (1428-1446). The main body of the church is free to visit but a 2 Euro entry fee required to access the cloister and sacristy where the crucifix by Michelangelo is to be seen. The basilica exterior is subtle and unassuming. The interi...