Florence is a world heritage of culture, history and art and as such it has to promote and enhance accessible tourism to allow everyone to enjoy its incredible wonders.
The decorations of all these historic places feature absolute masterpieces of art.
It is possible to admire works by Giotto, Masaccio, Donatello, Michelangelo and many other works of the highest artistic quality, which have made Florentine art legendary in the world.
Here are some of the most beautiful places in Florence that you can visit.
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Basilica di Santa Maria Novella
One of the greatest examples of Gothic architecture in Tuscany. Inside, Giotto, Masaccio, Brunelleschi
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Complesso di San Lorenzo
According to tradition the first basilica, the oldest Florentine cathedral. The project of 1446 was assigned to Filippo Brunelleschi
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Basilica di Santo Spirito
Commissioned in 1444 to Filippo Brunelleschi, inside major works such as Michelangelo's wooden crucifix is housed inside
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Basilica di Santa Croce
Masterpiece of Gothic art in Italy, inside works by Giotto and Donatello
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Cappelle Brancacci
Inside the church of Santa Maria del Carmine, the frescoes were commissioned in 1424. Here the young Masaccio works on them.
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Museo di San Marco
Commissioned by Cosimo de' Medici it holds the world's largest collection of works by Beato Angelico, one of the greatest painters of the early Renaissance
Duomo e Battistero
ENTRANCE
Access to the Cathedral is from the Porta dei Canonici (south side) via a ramp with a slope connected to the road. Access to the Baptistery of San Giovanni is from the North Gate via ramp
SQUARE
The pedestrian area has stone slab paving, in some sections irregular
COMPLEX
The Dome, the Bell Tower and the Crypt are not accessible
Basilica di Santa Maria Novella
ENTRANCE
There are two entrances: entrance to the Basilica from the entrance located on the right side of the facade and one from the Museum with a shared entrance with the Tourist Information Office in Station Square n.4
ELEVATOR
An elevating platform permits access to the Museum. The Basilica and Museum are fully accessible except for the Main Chapel and the two elevated chapels in the transept
RESTROOM
The museum is equipped with accessible restrooms
Complesso di San Lorenzo
ENTRANCE
The access to the churchyard of the Basilica is by a ramp located on the left side of the church façade
ACCESS
Access is through a ramp located on the right side corresponding to the entrance of the faithful area
SQUARE
The complex can be reached through a path made of flat asphalt and paved sidewalks
Basilica di Santo Spirito
ENTRANCE
The entrance is possible through a ramp located on the right side on Via del Presto di San Martino
ACCESS
The Basilica is completely accessible
SQUARE
The Basilica is located in Piazza Santo Spirito. The sidewalks in some places are narrow, vehicular traffic is not very
Basilica di Santa Croce
ENTRANCE
The entrance is from Largo Bargellini where the ticket office is located, left side of the basilica through a ramp
ACCESS
The naves are entirely accessible except for the transept, Sacristy, and Novitiate Chapel because they are separated by steps
COMPLEX
To visit the Cenacle, one exits from the Basilica using the ramp in Largo Bargellini and enters into the cloister of Arnolfo from Piazza Santa Croce
Cappelle Brancacci
ENTRANCE
Located inside the Church of Santa Maria del Carmine, they are completely accesible. It is not possible to access the Church from the Chapel
ELEVATOR
The Chapel is reached by a lift located in the cloister accessible only to a standard-sized wheelchair
RESTROOM
The museum is equipped with accessible restrooms accessible only with a sandard-sized chair
Museo di San Marco
ENTRANCE
The sidewalk in front of the entrance is not connected to the street and there is a step to access the entrance, which can be overcome by using a mobile platform The exit is not accessible, it is necessary to use the entrance
ACCESS
The interior of the Museum is accessible: a lifting platform allow access to the second floor (measures to standards) and to the various exhibition rooms
RESTROOM
The museum is equipped with accessible restrooms