So I debated visiting here on my way to the train station and decided to give it a shot. The inside of the church is definitely beautiful, but it’s a quick walk through. Then you come to the outside grounds of the church and there is tons of beautiful spaces. Also you will find some amazing frescos. An amazing chapel and a small museum with a few reliquaries. I think all that was well worth the €7.50 entree fee

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella contains numerous art treasures and tombstones. The frescoes of the Gothic and early Renaissance masters are especially famous. They were financed by the most important Florentine families, who secured funeral chapels on consecrated ground. These graves and tombstones are very interesting. The church stands on top of a hill above Florence and has an exceptional position.

Huge church with many areas to see. Love the many paintings and history. We had no wait to go in. It's about $8-9US to get in. I would recommend it if you live history, are, and many vikings are painted in various rooms.

Besides the Basilica (where the frescoed chapels, the Sacristy and the Avelli Cemetery are open to the public), the museum path includes the Cloister of the Dead, the renowned Green Cloister, the Spanish Chapel, the Ubriachi Chapel and the Refectory. The Grand Cloister, named for its colossal dimensions (featuring 56 arched spans), vaunts spectacular frescoes attributed to prominent painters of the Florentine Academy. Be sure to visit the evocative Northern Dormitory, a majestic space marked by cross-vaulted arches supported by rows of pilasters. On the weekends, you can admire the Pope’s Chapel and join a guided tour organized by the Mus.e Association. Thanks to an agreement between the Interior Ministry's Religious Buildings Fund and the Municipality of Florence, visitors can enjoy the complex in one go: a single ticket grants visitors access to the entire centuries-old Dominican establishment.

Not a must. But if you have time you can visit this church as it is very close to the train station. You need to buy a ticket to enter and it closes at 5 pm. The cloisters are really nice and peaceful to visit and it has some of the oldest frescoes of the old testament.

Beautiful classic old cathedral, unexpectedly appointed, a ton of history and old crypts and grave. Beautiful courtyard. Tickets were part of the Firenze pass, but not busy and available at the entrance.

The basilica is in the piazza de santa maria novella, the place is not so crowded and there is an obelisk that stands on top of tortoises. The basilica looks so grand and the place is really solemn. The area which the piazza located used to be an arena for chariot racing during the middle ages. The obelisk probably is for the honour of grand Duke Cosimo I Medici. You will pass by this area when you are heading to the train Station named also Santa Maria Novella. If you want a quiet place to go by at night, this will be a good place. Lots of places to eat and cafes around. Great design of the basilica and it looks so beautiful at night.

Amazing basilica and monastery behind it. You see frescoes buy most famous italian masters, and a lot of wood and marm works. Amazing!

This church has a really cool facade that looks 2D when the lights are shined on the front. There is a beautiful open air park outside which is great for walking and enjoying the sun. We were in Florence on 01/01 so it was closed but still beautiful!

The inside was amazing. There is no entry fee. If you want to visit other parts, then you should buy tickets. The cathedral is open from 10.15 to 15.45, so be aware of the closing time. We waited for 10 minutes to enter the cathedral cause there are control points for checking whether you’re carriying a sharp object.

One of the oldest church and we can see one of the oldest painting inside the church. Now the painting is under maintenance…

This was on the list of one of the places that was really looking forward to see. Sadly, the experience was unpleasant because of the staff and bad condition of the church. The staff did not speak any English and were so loud and rude to many of the visitors. Although we didn’t get yelled at by them, it was hard to see them constantly yelling at other visitors specially the elders. There was also a very bad sewage smell that made the waiting on the line even harder to bear.

This church was incredible and absolutely worth the price of admission. There are so many small hidden gems here and truly a magnificent experience. The first of every month reveals artwork that was discovered within the past 5-10 years during restoration. The courtyard and other chapels have such beautiful areas it is breathtaking. Taking a few minutes to sit quietly and enjoy the beauty is all that’s needed. It’s worth the visit and the time. Wander around for at least an hour.

For a couple of years I've been walking by this church and just never went in this time I spent the time looking at the church and was very impressed. I went towards closing time so was not able to take in the museum but I was able to sit in on a mass that was in session and just being in the place was a great feeling. Every piece of artwork in the main sanctuary is well documented. All I can say is unlike myself don't keep walking by this gem in Florence stop and look.

It’s so ridiculous that they charge us for looking the restoring painting. It cost just €1.5O but they already charge us €7.5. Other paintings are so beautiful. But I am so disappointed at this basilica.

My favorite church to visit in Florence! Beautiful outside and amazing inside because of those laid to rest there. And if you’re around in November and/or December, there’s a great Christmas Market in the square in front of the church. You won’t regret visiting!

Insanely beautiful ceilings, floors and interiors. The view of Florence is also stunning, I would highly recommend this beautiful and peaceful place!

We were planning to visit this church but decided due to the cost €7.50 to give it a miss as there are a number of other churches that are free. It is worth walking around the outside of the church. The church is opened 9:30-17:30 pm Monday to Thursday, 11:30-17:30 pm Friday.

Santa Maria Novella is a church in Florence, Italy, situated opposite, and lending its name to, the city's main railway station. Chronologically, it is the first great basilica in Florence, and is the city's principal Dominican church. The church, the adjoining cloister, and chapter house contain a multiplicity of art treasures and funerary monuments. Especially famous are frescoes by masters of Gothic and early Renaissance. They were financed by the most important Florentine families, who ensured themselves funerary chapels on consecrated ground.

Amazing place to visit absolutely stunning 😍 beautiful architecture design, unique architecture and in other side of Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, i like wall with beautiful column it’s look like Venice style.

Really nice to see. I think it’s good to take an Audioguide or something else to see everything.

If you want to waste your 7.5 Euros, you must visit this place! I highly recommed not paying for visiting, but taking a picture in front of the church! It is definately a beautiful place!

Absolutely gorgeous! Several restaurants nearby. Easy walking distance from Firenze SMN Station.

This was the first place I visited with my mother and it was definitely worth it. It was not busy so we had time to see everything. We were lucky enough to see some restoration work taking place. The staff inside were also helpful and nice. I would recommend.

Where Micheangelo got his start helping to do frescoes with Ghirlandaio.... Don't miss the Massacio.... It's under Restoration so you have to pay an extra to Euros to even get a glimpse...🥺

If you like churches definitely worth visiting. It’s a big church and you can sit/walk around for almost an hour. If I’m being honest and you like history a lot and you don’t have a lot of time, it’s better to visit Santa Croche

Stunning 15th C. Basilica, a large complex that takes time and a few hours to really appreciate. Capella Maggiore and the Spanish chapel were the highlights for me.

My first impression of Florence. Just amazing how many frescos are still on the walls. A very important spiritual and cultural place.

a beautiful church, not far from the train station. there is a queue for the main part of the church, but for those looking to just stop by and pray, there is a little chapel accessible from the side entrance.

One of my favorite Churches and squares in town! Take your time and after visiting the Church to sit for coffee or a meal in one of the local restaurant and enjoy the atmosphere. Lovely now with the Christmas lights and the craft and local food xmas market!

We visited in Basilica Santa Maria in Novella in Florence, April 2023. This is the City’s first Great Basilica containing a municipality of art treasures and funerary monuments, including famous frescos by the masters of Gothic and early renaissance. The interior has a 330 foot long nave with Corinthian columns, inspired by the ancient Greco Roman area, this dominion church of 1279 to 1357 is absolutely beyond words. Please visit YouTube and go to my playlist under Europe April 2023. Lisa Lancaster travels and you will find a video on this basilica which is my hope that you will come and visit for yourself.