Santa Maria a Novoli, Romanesque church in Novoli, Florence, Italy
Santa Maria a Novoli is a Romanesque church in northern Florence with thick stone walls, rounded arches, and sturdy pillars typical of the style. The interior follows a straightforward layout with simple decoration reflecting 17th-century building practices.
The church was founded in 1647 when the Novoli area was still rural and Florence was expanding northward. It was built in response to the growing population settling outside the historical center of the city.
The church has served as a place for worship and community gathering since its establishment in the Novoli district. It continues to shape the spiritual life of the neighborhood through regular services and local religious traditions.
The church is open to visitors during mass times, and appropriate dress is expected when entering. Parking is available on the surrounding neighborhood streets, making it easy to reach on foot.
The building is one of the few surviving examples of 17th-century church architecture in Florence and shows how the city expanded beyond its medieval boundaries. This period of urban growth is often overlooked when focusing on the Renaissance center.
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