Santa Maria della Tosse, Baroque church in Florence, Italy
Description
Santa Maria della Tosse is a baroque church in Florence featuring stone walls, arched windows, and architectural details characteristic of 17th-century religious buildings. The interior combines religious artworks with decorative elements typical of the period.
History
Construction of this church began in 1603 during a period when Florence was establishing many new religious buildings. The founding reflects the city's religious expansion in the early baroque era.
Culture
The church is a shrine dedicated to a specific Marian devotion that developed among Florence residents during the baroque period. This type of specialized worship place shows how local faith traditions evolved beyond the city's major cathedrals.
Practical
Visitors should wear appropriate clothing that covers shoulders and knees, and maintain silence during religious services. It is helpful to check opening hours before visiting, as services and religious events may limit access at certain times.
Did you know?
The name refers to a specific Madonna image that gives this church its own identity among Florence's many Marian shrines. This particular devotion sets it distinctly apart from other Catholic places of worship in the city.
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