Santa Maria Novella, begun in the 1200's for the Dominicans, is a tuscan interpretation of the Gothic style and one of the city’s most distinguished churches. The façade was designed by true Renaissance man, Leon Battista Alberti in the late 15th century and is best viewed from the opposite end of Piazza Santa Maria Novella. Masaccio’s revolutionary Trinitia as well as many other famous works such as SS Annunziata, Ghirlandaio’s frescoes in the Main Chapel, Giambologna’s San Marco, a Giotto crucifix in the sacristy, Brunelleschi’s Church of the Holy Spirit and Filippino Lippi’s Madonna and Child.

Florence, just one city, but with so much beautful artwork and superb architecture to see. When you arrive, you'll probably think that your choice of the marvellous Florence hotels is attractive, but just wait until you see Florence's Santa Maria Novella.