Santo Spirito, Minor basilica in Oltrarno, Florence, Italy.
The Basilica of Santo Spirito features a cross-shaped floor plan with 38 lateral altars, three interior aisles, and gray stone columns against white walls.
Construction of Santo Spirito began in 1252, with Filippo Brunelleschi designing the Renaissance structure, followed by contributions from Antonio Manetti and Giuliano da Sangallo.
The church attracted intellectual figures like Petrarca and Boccaccio in the 1300s due to its Augustinian community's focus on Greek and Roman classics.
Visitors can access an official audioguide that provides information about church features, including the Michelangelo crucifix and architectural details.
The basilica contains a wooden sculpture created by Michelangelo, who studied anatomy through dissection at the convent's hospital during his early career.
Location: Florence
Inception: 1252
Architects: Filippo Brunelleschi, Antonio Ciaccheri, Giuliano da Sangallo
Creator: Giovanni Battista Caccini
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Website: https://basilicasantospirito.it
GPS coordinates: 43.76722,11.24778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:45
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