Santi Simone e Giuda, Renaissance church in Florence, Italy.
The Santi Simone e Giuda church displays refined Renaissance architecture with a marble altar and decorated ceiling designed by Gherardo Silvani.
Founded in 1243 as a small oratory outside Florence's walls, the church underwent substantial renovation in 1630 under the direction of architect Gherardo Silvani.
The church contains numerous emblems of both the Galilei family and the Knights of Malta, with painters Raffaellino del Garbo and Andrea Salvadori buried within.
Located between Piazza Santa Croce and Piazza della Signoria, the church currently serves the Ukrainian Greek Catholic community in Florence.
The 1527 Arno River flood caused extensive damage to the church, completely washing away its original wooden ciborium, leading to subsequent renovations.
Location: Florence
Inception: 1243
Architects: Gherardo Silvani
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.76972,11.26056
Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:02
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