Église Santa Maria del Carmine

“The Basilica of Santo Spirito is one of the most evocative places in Florence. It is located on the right bank of the Arno river and was designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. Since its establishment, it has always been governed by the Friars of the Order of Saint Augustine. Inside there are works by the most famous Florentine artists, first of all the wooden Crucifix by the young Michelangelo.”

“The Vasarian Corridor crosses this church on top of the chorus and the members of the Medici family usually stopped here to attend the mass without been seing by other people. At the entrance you can see the wonderful Deposizione by Pontormo, one of the most representative and innovative artist of the mature renaissance. ”

“A must see place for all the art lovers. The frescoes made by three masters of the renaissance (Masolino, Masaccio and Filippino Lippi) are spectacular and make this little chapel of the Carmine Church an absolute gem.”

“Since 1946 the Cenacolo of Santo Spirito has housed the prestigious collection of sculptures, paintings, decorative artworks and antique furniture donated to the Florence City Council by collector and antiquarian Salvatore Romano (Meta di Sorrento, 1875 – Florence, 1955). ”