The superior façade of this church was made in 1458 thanks to a plan by Leon Battista Alberti. Watching this monument you can see how the Alberti’s solution harmonically mixes the Gothic style, that characterizes the pre-existing inferior part of the façade, with the Renaissance style of the new superior part. From an architectonical point of view it is very important to note the innovative implementation of the two lateral marble vaults that cover the connections among the lateral aisles and the central nave.

Santa Maria Novella, external view

Santa Maria Novella, external view

Inside the church you should admire the famous fresco of the Trinity by Masaccio.
The Trinity by Masaccio

The Trinity by Masaccio

In the left part of the transept you can admire the Strozzi Chapel ornamented with the frescos by Nardo di Cione, and by an artistic work by Andrea Orcagna. The sacristy hedges in a beautiful crucifix by Giotto and an elegant glazed clay sculpture by Giovanni della Robbia.
The crucifix by Giotto

The crucifix by Giotto

 

In the Gondi Chapel, near the main altar, there is the wonderfull wooden crucifix by Brunelleschi and the elegant chorus is ornamented by prestigious frescos by Ghirlandaio.

The wooden crucifix by Brunelleschi

The wooden crucifix by Brunelleschi

Beside this church there are two beautiful cloisters: the most famous one among them is called the Green cloister (the Chiostro Verde) where you can admire the frescos by Paolo Uccello.

The Green Cloisters frescos by Paolo Uccello

The Green Cloister's frescos by Paolo Uccello



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