Saint Florian church, Catholic church in Canazei, Italy.

Saint Florian Church is a Catholic place of worship in Canazei with a traditional bell tower rising from its roof. The building occupies a central position in the valley and is framed by the high peaks of the Dolomite range that surround the entire area.

Built at the end of the 16th century, the church was completed in 1592; on 21 January 1595 the master builder Battista da Ronco di Canazei was commissioned to erect the facade. Bishop Carlo Gaudenzio Madruzzo consecrated it on 29 June 1603, and the sacristy followed in 1607. In 1818 it passed from the Diocese of Bressanone to Trento; damaged by a grenade on 6 October 1915, it became a parish church on 21 December 1920, a title transferred to Gries in 1942.

The church is dedicated to Saint Florian, a Roman officer martyred by drowning, who is invoked against fire and floods—a fitting patron for an alpine village built largely of wood. Until 1942 it served as the parish church of Canazei; the title then passed to the church in Gries, and San Floriano became a subsidiary. In 1953 the heads of families voted to save it from demolition.

The building sits within walking distance from the town center, making it easy to visit on foot. Those wishing to see the interior should check opening times in advance, as these can shift depending on the season and religious services.

In 1953, with the church abandoned and demolition under discussion, the heads of families of Canazei voted to keep and restore it. Three years later the building was shortened back to its original length because the road in front had been widened.