Santo Spirito, Florence
Church in Florence, Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Basilica di Santo Spirito ("Basilica of the Holy Spirit") is a church in Florence, Italy. Usually referred to simply as Santo Spirito, it is located in the Oltrarno quarter, facing the square with the same name. The interior of the building – internal length 97 m (318 ft) – is one of the preeminent examples of Renaissance architecture.
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Basilica of the Holy Spirit Basilica di Santo Spirito (in Italian) | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
District | Archdiocese of Florence |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Minor basilica |
Year consecrated | 1481 |
Location | |
Location | Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
Geographic coordinates | 43°46′2.2″N 11°14′53.7″E |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Filippo Brunelleschi, Antonio Manetti, Giovanni da Gaiole, Salvi d'Andrea |
Type | Church |
Style | Renaissance |
Groundbreaking | 1444 |
Completed | 1487 |
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