Florence - Churches and places of worship Duomo - Cattedrale Santa Maria del Fiore One of the largest cathedrals of Christianity, dating back to XIV Century and built in Gothic style in a traditional Florentine style, with large spaces, horizontal lines of different colors and decoration.
Florence - Churches and places of worship Battistero The baptistery next to the cathedral is a Romanesque building, which is known for its bronze doors. Opposite the cathedral stands the Golden Gate, also known as the "Gate of Paradise" by Ghilberti with scenes from the Old Testament.
Pisa - Churches and places of worship Battistero In the twelfth century was built as the second building in the field, according to the plans by Diotisalvi. It has a circular plan. The baptismal font is situated in the exact center, over three steps, and it is the work of Guido di Como by XIII cent
Florence - Churches and places of worship Basilica di Santa Croce This Franciscan church of the fourteenth Century is on the square by the same name. Inside there are the tombs of famous Florentines. Beside the church you can visit the Museum of Santa Croce.
Florence - Churches and places of worship Campanile di Giotto The bell tower of the XIV century was built according to plans by Giotto, and is 82 meters high. At the bottom is decorated with reliefs (copies) by Andrea Pisano and Luca della Robbia.
Arezzo - Churches and places of worship Basilica di San Francesco The Gothic basilica of Arezzo is rich in frescoes of 14th century Tuscan painting. Inside you can admire one of the greatest masterpieces of the Renaissance, the "Legend of the True Cross" by Piero della Francesca, the extraordinary cycle painted by the artist between 1453 and 1459 c.a. in the Bacci chapel.
Siena - Churches and places of worship Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi The church is an authentic viewpoint on the medieval city. Built since the 13th century. The interior is very rich in works of art including the Madonna and Child called “Bordone” painted in 1261 by Coppo di Marcovaldo.
Siena - Churches and places of worship Battistero San Giovanni Battista It was built between 1317 and 1325 following the decision to extend the choir of the Cathedral of two spans. The Baptistery is in gothic-Sienese marble facade. The baptismal font is the fine artwork of, among others, Donatello.
Siena - Churches and places of worship Sinagoga The Synagogue of Siena was built in 1786, by the architect Giuseppe Del Rosso and represents one of the places of worship of the Sienese ghetto area. Its external façade is unadorned, a sign of the structures built before the Emancipation. Instead, the interior is widely decorated and objects of great value are kept including silverware, rare fabrics and a particular chair by Elijah donated to the community by Rabbi Bissi in 1860.
Montalcino - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Michele Located in the small town of Castiglione del Bosco in Montalcino, the Church of San Michele is a sacred building built before the 18th century. Behind the central nave you can see many frescoes by Pietro Lorenzetti.
Pistoia - Churches and places of worship Pieve di Sant' Andrea The Parish Church of Sant'Andrea or Church of Sant'Andrea is a church built in the 8th century and is dedicated to St. Andrew the Apostle. It is also part of the Diocese of Pistoia. Originally it was smaller in size and later in the twelfth century only the length was changed, which gave the building a vertical momentum that still fascinates many. You can see inside a sculpture depicting the journey of the Magi of Gruamonte.
Pistoia - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di San Zeno The Cathedral of San Zeno is located in Pistoia and was built in the tenth century. Initially, it was named after San Martino, but over time it was dedicated to San Zeno. It is the place of worship of the city of Pistoia. Inside the cathedral you can see the exhibition of refined sculptures. The cathedral has suffered several damages over the years. The bell tower of the church is dedicated to the “Bishop Moro”.
Pistoia - Churches and places of worship Basilica Madonna dell'Umiltà Our Lady of Humility was built in the 13th century. It is a basilica of Pistoia dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The structure of the basilica is rich in works of art. The Basilica of Our Lady of Humility is known for its large dome 59 meters high built by Giorgio Vasari.
Pistoia - Churches and places of worship Il Battistero di San Giovanni in Corte In the square of the Duomo opposite the cathedral rises the Baptistery. Its reconstruction in its present form was started with an octagonal base starting from 1301. In Gothic style, decorated in green and white marble.
Pisa - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santa Maria della Spina In the small Gothic church, situated on the banks of the Arno, was once kept a thorn from the crown to the crucifixion of Christ. The church of the sixth century has been restored many times.
Massa - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Sebastiano Begun in 1963 as a result of destruction during the Second World War of the ancient temple in honor of San Sebastiano, the church of imposing dimensions with a charming interior decorated with frescoes of artistic value.
Massa - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale dei Santi Pietro e Francesco Cathedral of the city of Massa, building of remarkable dimensions, inside a considerable number of altars. Of great artistic prestige are two paintings representing the Virgin Mary and the holy Trinity in glory that can be seen inside.
Lucca - Churches and places of worship Duomo Dedicated to St. Martin, the saint known for the episode of the mantle, it is located in the square. Inside the church there is the Temple of the Holy Face, a shrine built in 1484 with an octagonal plan and eight columns.
Lucca - Churches and places of worship Santuario di Santa Gemma The Sanctuary was built in 1771 in honor of Santa Gemma Galgani. The project began with Italo Baccelli and, for war reasons, was completed by Adriano Marabini. The interior of the Sanctuary is the result of the work of many artists of the time who created famous works: the two mosaics and the altarpiece. The building is open to the public.
Pietrasanta - Churches and places of worship Chiesa e Convento di Sant'Agostino The complex consisting of the church of S. Agostino and the adjacent former convent with the characteristic cloister constitutes, together with the other monuments that overlook the Piazza del Duomo of Pietrasanta, a pole of great historical and artistic interest. The church was built from the fourteenth century by the Augustinian friars, who subsequently built the adjacent convent.
Pietrasanta - Churches and places of worship Duomo di San Martino The Cathedral of Pietrasanta, also known as the Collegiate Church of San Martino, is located in Piazza del Duomo. The building is thought to date back to 1223. The exterior is covered with white marbles with three carved lunettes that show scenes from the passion of Christ. The plan of the church is a classic Latin cross with three naves. The works preserved in it date back to various historical eras.
Piombino - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di Sant'Antimo The most interesting sacred building in Piombino is certainly the Cathedral of Sant'Antimo. The fourteenth-century church, the current cathedral of Sant'Antimo, was built according to the forms of Sienese Gothic. The facade of the monument is made of red brick, of great interest is the beautiful cloister, the only example of architecture of the Principality.
Livorno - Churches and places of worship Duomo di Livorno The Cathedral, dedicated to St. Francis, dates back to the the sixteenth
Cavo - Churches and places of worship Cappella Tonietti The mausoleum was designed by architect Gino Coppedè as the family tomb of Tonietti 's, the first concessionaires for the exploitation of the iron mines of the island.
Portoferraio - Churches and places of worship Duomo di Portoferraio The Cathedral of Portoferraio is very characterized in the island of Elba. Dedicated to the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, this building housed Napoleon, in whose honor in May of 1814 was celebrated a Mass to celebrate the investiture reigning of the island Elba.
Grosseto - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Pietro Known for being the oldest building of the city of Grosseto it was built near the Via Aurelia crossing the historic city center. It was originally built as a parish church.
Grosseto - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di San Lorenzo Built in 1294 in honor of the patron saint of the city to replace the pious old church of Santa Maria Assunta , it is a Gothic church, designed by the famous architect Sozzo Rustichini of Siena.
Follonica - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Leopoldo Built in the nineteenth century and characterized by a porch and canopy facade made entirely of cast iron (the only religious building in Italy with such specificity), as are inter alia the furnishings and interior decorations.
Grosseto - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Francesco Built in the Middle Ages, first as a Benedictine monastery of great importance then passed to the Franciscans. Inside there are numerous works of great artistic value dating back to various historical periods.
Castiglione della Pescaia - Churches and places of worship Pieve di San Giovanni Battista The parish church of San Giovanni Battista is a sacred building in Castiglione della Pescaia that was created in the 16th century from rooms used as a storage of weapons.
Bagno a Ripoli - Churches and places of worship Pieve di Ripoli The Pieve di Ripoli was built in 1394 by Mariotto di Nardo. The Church suffered several damage after the strong earthquake of 1895. After the restorations he took on a Romanesque style. The building has a square structure with six floors and inside there are frescoes belonging to the fifteenth century.
Bagno a Ripoli - Churches and places of worship Oratorio Santa Caterina The oratory of Santa Caterina delle Ruote was built between 1348 and 1387 by the Alberti family. The building has a simple rectangular structure, in Gothic style. During the 19th century the building was restored. Currently, the oratory is owned by the Municipality of Bagno a Ripoli and is open to the public.
Campi Bisenzio - Churches and places of worship Pieve di Santo Stefano The Pieve di Santo Stefano has ancient origins dating back to 930, but some historians also date it back to 420. The church retains little of what was its original structure, also because of the various restorations concluded during the centuries. In spite of this, the Parish Church still retains several artistic works, such as “The Annunciation” by Paolo Schiavo and “Madonna with Child and Saints “by Francesco Botticini.
Fiesole - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di San Romolo The cathedral of San Romolo was built in 1028 by Bishop Jacopo il Bavaro. Over the years, the cathedral underwent some restorations. The facade of the building was built by San Rimolo, in Romanesque style.
Anghiari - Churches and places of worship Abside di Chiesa S. Agostino The apse of the Church of Sant'Agostino is of fifteenth-century origins. It is a tower apse structure, which was restored in 1748. The apse is an element that strongly characterizes the church.
Arezzo - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di San Donato The Cathedral of Arezzo: Gothic church containing the tomb of Pope Gregory X, dating back to XIV century, the 'Cenotaph Tarlati', the fresco of Mary Magdalene by Piero della Francesca and the glass windows of Marcillat.
Florence - Churches and places of worship Chiostro di San Lorenzo The cloister of the Basilica of San Lorenzo was designed by Brunelleschi and was created by its student Antonio Manetti. The building has a double loggia, with round arches on the lower floor and architraved on the upper floor. Previously, the homes of the canons and the environments of monastic life were placed.
Florence - Churches and places of worship Basilica di Santo Spirito A magnificent piece of Renaissance architecture is the kind of description that one can give Santo Spirito, Florence. The church having been built in thirteenth century stands tall as one of the most beautiful medieval buildings in Oltramo Quarter in Florence.
Florence - Churches and places of worship Basilica della Santissima Annunziata Santissima Annunziata, Florence is translated in English as the Basilica of the Most Holy Annunciation. It is found in North Eastern part of Piazza, Florence. It was built in 1250 by the original members of the organization known as the service order. It is here that an Annunciation painting which is believed to have been finished by an Angel when a monk who could not finish due to his perceived inadequacy it was asleep.
Florence - Churches and places of worship Basilica di Santa Maria del Carmine The Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence has been in existence since 1268, with modifications in 1328 and 1464.It was also renovated in the 16th and 17th century using the Baroque style. After it was destroyed by fire in 1771, it was rebuilt using the Rococo style .The interior of the church looks marvelous with medieval sculptures and painting.
Florence - Churches and places of worship Basilica di San Miniato al Monte A fine Romanesque structure standing at one of the highest point of Florence city, this is the short description of San Miniato al Monte, translated into Saint Minias on the Mountain. The church is believed to be one of the most beautiful in Italy. It is named after an Armenian prince who was serving Under Emperor Decius in Roman army.
Florence - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Orsanmichele Orsanmichele is a church and a museum which is famous for sculptures depicting saints .The building was originally built as a grain market and later turned into a church. The sculptures which are found in the museum to day are only copies the original have already been removed and placed in different paces
Florence - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Ognissanti All saints Church has a rich history, it is also an architectural masterpiece which stands out among the medieval building. The Church is known for the Baroque art and the beautiful sculptures which stand out. Here visitors not only get a chance to get in touch with the past but also get a spiritual fulfillment.
Florence - Churches and places of worship Basilica di San Lorenzo At the heart of the city you will find one of the largest churches in Florence, a place where the principals of Medici family are buried. It is a place where one can learn a lot about history as well as get to see the medieval architecture.
Florence - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santa Maria Novella The first great Basilica in this region, a church in Florence located near the main railway station, it is a master piece of art with beautiful structures that are captivating. The interior of this church takes a basilica plan which is designed as a Latin cross; it has nave, two aisles and a short transept
San Quirico d'Orcia - Churches and places of worship Collegiata dei Santi Quirico e Giulitta The collegiate church of Saints Quirico and Giulitta is a sacred building of medieval origin located in San Quirico d'Orcia.
Bibbiena - Churches and places of worship Oratorio di San Francesco The facade is inspired by a rigorous neoclassical style and shows a templar front marked by four semi-columns on a high base and rectangular niches and semicircular windows on the sides of the entrance. The interior consists of a single nave beautifully decorated in stucco and frescoes by Giuseppe Parenti.
Siena - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is the cathedral of Siena. It is one of the most significant examples of Romanesque-Gothic style in Italy. There are important and beautiful mosaics on the floor, uncovered only once a year in the fall.
Siena - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Niccolò al Carmine The church of St. Nicholas, with an adjoining Carmelite convent, was built in the first half of the fifteenth century, but has undergone heavy restoration in the twentieth century that have changed its appearance.
Marciana - Churches and places of worship Santuario della Madonna del Monte The Shrine of Our Lady on the Mount of Marciana is the oldest of the island. Here is revered the portrait of Madonna Assunta, a painting on granite embedded in the wall whose origins are lost in an unspecified period of the fifteenth century. Consisting in three naves, the building was home to Napoleon and the polish countess Maria Walewska in the 1814.
Porto Azzurro - Churches and places of worship Santuario della Madonna di Monserrato The shrine of Our Lady of Montserrat is located close to Porto Azzurro, in the middle of a valley between Monte Castello and Cima del Monte. It was built in 1606 at the willing of the Spanish nobleman Longone: the Spanish influence echoes in the hints of Baroque decorations covering ceilings and walls.
Portoferraio - Churches and places of worship Chiesa della Misericordia Among the oldest buildings to visit in Portoferraio, there is the beautiful Church of Mercy. Founded by Giovanni de 'Medici as far back as 1566, it holds within it an object of high value as the pipe organ dating back to 1792. There are also sacred vessels and furniture belonging to ancient times, in perfect condition, like a bronze mask of Napoleon on his deathbed, and a mold of his hand, both in bronze. In 1852, every May 5 is celebrated a mass in his suffrage
Marina di Campo - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Niccolò Originally dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul and erected around the seventh century on the ruins of a pagan temple the church preserves the remains of frescoes of the fifteenth century.
Marina di Campo - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Francesco Small church which contains numerous frescoes
Campo Nell'Elba - Churches and places of worship Pieve di San Giovanni Built in the XII century, the church is a sacred building in the Pisan Romanesque style.
Castellina in Chianti - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Giorgio alla piazza Consecrated in 1084, the Church of San Giorgio is located in Piazza nel Comune di Castellina in Chianti.
Castellina in Chianti - Churches and places of worship Pieve di Sant'Agnese in Chianti Since 1046, the parish church of Sant'Agnese is located inside a fortified complex, which includes the chapel of the company, the bell tower, the rectory and the cloister. The façade was rebuilt respecting the original profile, while the interior is presented in the form conferred after the last war and consists of three naves divided by five arches resting on pillars. South of the cloister there is a bell tower that in the past was a tower of defense.
San Gimignano - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale Collegiata It is among the leading landmarks in San Gimignano. It is referred as Collegiata. It is the town’s main church .Has got numerous high quality 14th century paintings. Visitors are required to pay some charges for accessing it although discounts are offered to children.
Prato - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di Santo Stefano The beginning of construction of the Cathedral of Prato started in '200, two-tone green and white with a beautiful bell tower on the right. The beautiful pulpit by Donatello and the frescoes in the Cappella Maggiore.
Prato - Churches and places of worship Basilica di Santa Maria delle Carceri It faces the square with the castle. Of '500, with splendid works in glazed terracotta by Andrea della Robbia.
Chianciano Terme - Churches and places of worship Tempio della Madonna della Rosa The most beautiful church in Chianciano, designed by Baldassarre Lanci, in 1569, architect of the Duke of Urbino. Inside, the image of Our Lady of the Rose is painted on a wall.
Livorno - Churches and places of worship Santuario di Montenero The hills of Montenero is from the fourteenth century a place of pilgrimage. The present church was built in the eighteenth century, and inside are kept a significant number of ex-voto.
Livorno - Churches and places of worship Sinagoga ebraica This is one of the largest in Europe. The original synagogue has been damaged in World War II, so much that it was decided to demolish the former and build a completely new one. This was completed in 1962.
Lucca - Churches and places of worship Oratorio di San Benedetto in Gottella The Oratory dates back to the 13th century and its medieval elements are well notable. It is a stone structure, full of presbyteral decorations and fragments from the early Middle Ages, reached the building over the years. It is currently the seat of the Catholic Brotherhood of Legnaioli available to the public.
Lucca - Churches and places of worship Oratorio di Santa Giulia The oratory of Santa Giulia is rectangular in plastered masonry. It is one of the religious buildings in Tuscany. Its origins date back to the 13th — 14th centuries. Its facade is in Gothic marble. Inside, you can admire a great Cross from the thirteenth century, which was painted on the table.
Pisa - Churches and places of worship Sinagoga The Synagogue of Pisa dates back to the beginning of the 17th century. It was first modified in 1785 and completely renovated in 1863 by Marco Treves. Once the facade was built, the interior was also renovated, maintaining, however, the same division of spaces.
Florence - Churches and places of worship Monastero Santa Marta The first structure of the monastery was built in the fourteenth century, commissioned by the will of Lottieri Davanzati. Because of the damage it suffered, the building was completely restored by Giovanni Davanzati, who decided to dedicate it to S. Marta. Inside there are frescoes from the 800, depicting biblical stories.
Cascina - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Jacopo in Zambra The Church of San Jacopo in Zambra was built in the 9th century in the homonymous locality. It represents one of the best preserved churches located in the Italian territory. It still presents the structure of the single internal apse classroom as well as the ancient traces of the flooring.
Camaiore - Churches and places of worship Pieve di Camaiore The Parish Church of Camaiore was built in the nineteenth century. The building, after some restorations, took on a Romanesque style. Only in the 1930s, the original façade was represented, which we can see to this day.
Siena - Churches and places of worship Santuario di Santa Caterina An ancient home of the “Benincasa”, the sanctuary of Saint Catherine is located in Siena and is composed of various churches and orators. In 1464 they started many transformations to the structure, to build the sanctuary immediately after the canonization of Catherine.
Siena - Churches and places of worship Ex Monastero di S.Girolamo in Campansi The Former Monastery of S. Girolamo in Campansi founded its origins in the homonymous convent that was built in 1430, on the houses that were located in Via Campansi in Siena. Sixty-seven Franciscan religious settled in the convent and in 1683 the church was built that always takes the name of Saint Jerome. In the following years, the nuns shared the rooms with the Shelter of Mendicity and in the last period of the nineteenth century two new plans used for the men section were built. It is worth noting inside several frescoes attributed to Sano di Pietro and Girolamo di Benvenuto.
San Gimignano - Churches and places of worship Pieve di Santa Maria Assunta a Cellole The Parish Church already existed in 949. It was rebuilt twice over the years, first in the twelfth and then in the thirteenth century. As a glove it concerns consecration, this occurred in 1238. The building is characterized by a romantic style, and this is also noticeable from the facade. It is currently managed by the Diocese of Volterra.
Scandicci - Churches and places of worship Badia di Settimo The Abbey, also known as the “Abbey of St. Salvatore and Lorenzo”, dates back to the tenth century. The structure has architectural elements of different styles, from Romanesque to Gothic and Renaissance. The interiors are carefully decorated and contain numerous liturgical objects and works of sacred art. The abbey is open to the public.
Poppi - Churches and places of worship Monastero di Camaldoli The Monastery of Camaldoli represents a complex built during the sixteenth century that rises on the banks of one of the branches of the Archiano River. The works were completed in 1611 and included an ancient hospice or guest house, a church and a monastery. In front of the entrance to the main building is a monumental fountain built by Ambrogio Traversari in reference to the richness and quality of the renowned waters of Camaldoli.
Pisa - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri It was built to a design by Giorgio Vasari in 1565-68 as a church of the Knights of Santo Stefano.
Reggello - Churches and places of worship Abbazia di Vallombrosa Abbazia di Vallombrosa is situated in the beautiful Forest, created and cared for by monks until it was declared in 1973,' Natural Biogenetic Reserve '. The impressive building, which is dominated by the tower and belfry from 1200, looks like a castle. Inside the Abbey there are numerous works of art. Around the Abbey, in the forest, there are chapels and shrines linked to episodes of the life of Gualberto head of the monasticism of Vallombrosa. The paths that lead to these small religious buildings offer visitors many opportunities for meditation.
Reggello - Churches and places of worship Pieve di San Pietro a Cascia The parish church of San Pietro a Cascia is located in Cascia in the town of Reggello. It is one of the most interesting churches of Valdarno for the quality of the sculptures and the architecture, referring to the late twelfth century. Inside, the three naves are divided by monolithic columns.
Reggello - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Sant'Agata The church of Sant'Agata belong to different churches wanted by Matilda of Canossa. This is thought to date back to 1230. Architectural complex consists of the church, the bell tower, the rectory and an adjoining cloister.
Bagno a Ripoli - Churches and places of worship Pieve di San Pietro The parish church of San Pietro is located in Bagno a Ripoli, in the province of Florence. The church is located at the center of the complex of Ripoli and consists of a basilica with three naves covered and a semicircular apse. A part of the complex consist of a beautiful cloister.
Churches and places of worship Convento dei Frati Cappuccini Set in the hills of Sansepolcro, the Convent is home to the student's home, while in the adjacent Church of St. Michael you can admire a large painting depicting heaven, made in 1608 by Paolo Piazza.
Churches and places of worship Badia di Subcastelli It stands on a hill close to that of Montedoglio where are the remains of the homonymous castle and for this reason it took the name of Subcastelli, although it was originally dedicated to St. Bartholomew.
Churches and places of worship Le celle di San Francesco strada dei cappuccini, 1 - Cortona The convent of “Le Celle” is one of the first Franciscan settlements chosen and wanted by Francis of Assisi.
Churches and places of worship Oratorio Compagnia Ss.ma Trinita'Via Santa Trinita via santa trinità 45 - Prato