Basilica di Santa Maria Novella, Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Tuscany
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Basilica di Santa Maria Novella, Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Tuscany · view 2
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SANTA MARIA NOVELLA, FLORENCE · TUSCANY · VISIT GUIDE

Basilica di Santa Maria Novella

Choose Santa Maria Novella for its church, frescoes and architectural setting near the main station. It can anchor a quieter arrival or departure visit when the admission schedule fits.

Curated by Catherine ↗Tuscany curation · Planning notes
CURATED TIME ALLOWANCE1h
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Choose Santa Maria Novella for its church, frescoes and architectural setting near the main station. It can anchor a quieter arrival or departure visit when the admission schedule fits.

Access and the full journey

Walk between central sights and use public transport or a taxi for the hills. Florence’s ZTL restricts driving in much of the centre; arrange the exact approach with your hotel before entering. [1][5][6][7]

MAKE IT YOUR TRIP

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Build a workable day

Choose one major museum or monument booking first. Put the river, squares and a view across the city around that appointment. [1][5][6][7]

KEEP EXPLORING

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Ponte Vecchio

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Where is Basilica di Santa Maria Novella?

Santa Maria Novella, Florence. Choose Santa Maria Novella for its church, frescoes and architectural setting near the main station. It can anchor a quieter arrival or departure visit when the admission schedule fits.

Does the visit allowance include travel?

Fyno’s curated allowance is 1h. Add the approach, any ticket or meeting-time buffer and the journey to your overnight.

Sources & planning notes

Fyno curation reviewed November 5, 2026. Editorial planning advice updated 2026-11-05. Check current operating details with the venue before visiting.

Fyno editorial planning notes added November 5, 2026. Original gallery, credits, links and source tips are preserved. Operational advice is dated where cited; admission, transport, trail status, boat departure and availability still require a check for your dates.

Walk between central sights and use public transport or a taxi for the hills. Florence’s ZTL restricts driving in much of the centre; arrange the exact approach with your hotel before entering.

The source curation group is Florence. This page labels the actual locality; grouping does not establish a short journey.

[1] Feel Florence — driving, ZTL and hotel arrival[5] Uffizi Galleries — official ticket information[6] Galleria dell’Accademia — visitor information[7] Florence Duomo — official pass information
Explore Florence ↗Compare local bases ↗

Editorial planning updated 2026-11-05. Check current access and booking details before travel.

Highlights
checkmark grey iconChurch
checkmark grey iconArchitecture
checkmark grey iconFrescoes
checkmark grey iconPaintings
checkmark grey iconScenic views
checkmark grey iconTown squares