Santa Trinita Basilica - basilica of the Holy Trinity
Santa Trinita Basilica stands on the square of the same name. From the Duomo (cathedral), take Via de' Pecori, continue straight along Via degli Agli, then turn left into Via de' Tornabuoni.
Address: Piazza Santa Trinita
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 8:00–12:00 and 16:00–18:15. Sundays and public holidays, 8:15–10:45 and 16:00–18:15.
Admission: free.
The first church dates from 1070 and was acquired by the Benedictine Order of Vallombrosa. The present facade dates from 1593. A cornice clearly separates the upper part from the lower one.
The interior, in a severe Gothic style, has chapels, two of which are magnificently painted.
Sassetti Chapel: Domenico Ghirlandaio depicts the life of Saint Francis and sets his figures in the Florence of his own time. In the Adoration of the Shepherds altarpiece, he portrays himself as the figure pointing at the Child.
Bartolini – Salimbeni Chapel: Lorenzo Monaco illustrates the life of the Virgin.
