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A Series on Astonishing Art in Florence's Churches

Florence is not just the cradle of Renaissance art. It’s a container of western art from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. And it’s in the churches, as much as in the museums, where you should look for this art.

This post is the second in a series I’m doing on the astonishing art to be found in Florence’s churches.

This topic goes beyond art, to include the encouragement I want to extend to visitors to seek out lesser-known locations where art can be enjoyed with a modicum of tranquility.

The Basilica of Santa Maria Novella is a very important part of Florence’s artistic legacy. A Dominican church from the 13^th century, it houses a wealth of Gothic and Renaissance masterpieces.