The Church of Santa Maria Novella is considered, together with the Church of Santa Croce, the most beautiful in Florence. The 1420 seat of the Dominicans boasts a famous wooden crucifix by Brunelleschi, one of his few sculptural works.
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The façade bears the typical features of black and white Pisan architecture, but the interior of the temple is particularly worth a visit. Particularly noteworthy is the pulpit, from which campaigns against the sayings of Galileo Galilei were launched.
Admission and opening hours
The church is open to the public every day, at the following times:
- Monday-Thursday + Saturday: 9:00-17:30.
- Friday: 11:00-17:30
- Sunday: 13:00-17:30
Ticket prices are as follows:
- Adult - 7,50 eur
- Children 11-17 years and students with ISIC card: 5 eur
Official website: smn.it.
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