Santa Maria Novella in Firenze in Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Tuscany, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)

Chiesa di Santa Trinita / Church of the Holy Trinity

Photographed By James Hulse, June 16, 2023

1. Chiesa di Santa Trinita / Church of the Holy Trinity Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Appartenente ai Vallombrosani, ricostruita in stile gotico fra XIII e XIV secolo su una precedente chiesa romanica, ha una facciata in pietra realizzata da Bernardo Buontalenti in forme manieristiche alla fine del '500. L'interno a tre navate e coro con cappelle rialzate era decorato da affreschi, in gran parte scomparsi nel periodo della Controriforma. Celebri pale d'altare sono state trasferite altrove, ma numerose opere scultoree e pittoriche di artisti insigni ornano la chiesa e la sagrestia (già Cappella Strozzi). Di notevole interesse gli affreschi ela tavola di Lorenzo Monaco (1425) nella Cappella Bartolini Salimbeni e le Storie di San Francesco e l'Adorazione dei pastori di Domenico Ghirlandaio (1485) nella Cappella Sassetti.

English:
Belonging to the Vallombrosan monks, it was rebuilt in the gothic style in the 13th and 14th century over an earlier romanesque church. The stone façade was designed by Bernardo Buontalenti in the late 16th century. Inside, the nave, side aisles and choir were decorated with frescoes, mostly obliterated during the Counter-Reformation. Some famous altarpieces were moved

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elsewhere, but many sculptures and paintings remain to adorn the church and the sacristy (formerly the Strozzi Chapel). Of particular interest are the frescoes and altarpiece by Lorenzo Monaco (1425) in the Bartolini Salimbeni Chapel, and the "Stories of St. Francis" and "Adoration of the Shepherds" by Domenico Ghirlandaio (1485) in the Sassetti Chapel.

Erected by Città Metropolitana di Firenze.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1425.

Location. 43° 46.206′ N, 11° 15.064′ E. Marker is in Firenze, Toscana (Tuscany), in Città Metropolitana di Firenze. It is in Santa Maria Novella. Marker is at the intersection of Via dè Tornabuoni and Piazza di Santa Trinita, on the right when traveling south on Via dè Tornabuoni. The marker is located at the far right side of the front door to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Via de' Tornabuoni 19 R, Firenze, Toscana 50123, Italy. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gio Pietro Vieusseux (within shouting distance of this marker); James Russell Lowell (within shouting distance of this marker); Ponte Santa Trinita / Holy Trinity Bridge (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Holy Trinity Bridge Reconstructed (about 180 meters away);

The right side entrance to the Church of the Holy Trinity and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 16, 2023

2. The right side entrance to the Church of the Holy Trinity and Marker

Nicholas Roerich (about 210 meters away); Ponte Vecchio / Old Bridge (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ponte alla Carraia (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Gerhard Wolf (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Firenze.

Also see . . . Santa Trinita. Wikipedia

The current church was constructed in 1258–1280 at the site of a pre-existing 11th-century church. Multiple reconstructions occurred over the centuries. The Mannerist façade (1593–1594) was designed by Bernardo Buontalenti. The bas-relief over the central door of the Trinity was sculpted by Pietro Bernini and Giovanni Battista Caccini. The 17th-century wooden doors have carved panels depicting Saints of the Vallumbrosan order. The Column of Justice (Colonna di Giustizia) in the piazza outside, originates from the Baths of Caracalla in Rome, and was a gift to Cosimo I de' Medici by Pope Pius IV. It was erected in 1565 to commemorate the Battle of Montemurlo in which Florence defeated Siena.

(Submitted on July 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Church of the Holy Trinity and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 16, 2023

3. The view of the Church of the Holy Trinity and Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.