Florence's Basilica of San Lorenzo was constructed by Brunelleschi in 1423. In complete contrast with those churches built previously, which were dark and mystical places, Brunelleschi's building is quite flooded with natural light.
Inside the Basilica, visitors can admire the Laurenziana Library and paintings by Donatello, Rosso Fiorentino, Bronzino and Desiderio da Settignano. The tombs of the Medici Family are housed within the Sagrestia Nuova.
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Our unique collection of Italian boutique hotels and small luxury hotels.
Helvetia & Bristol
5 stars
- Firenze (Firenze)
Via dei Pescioni, 2
Firenze Hotels | The 5 star luxury hotel Helvetia & Bristol occupies a fabulous position right in the heart of the historic center, directly opposite the grandiose edifice of Palazzo Strozzi, the 15th century...
Hotel Savoy
5 stars
- Firenze (Firenze)
Piazza della Repubblica, 7
Firenze Hotels | The Hotel Savoy is situated right in the center of Florence, on the Piazza Repubblica, just moment's away from Florence's cathedral and a short walk from the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio....
Relais Santa Croce
5 stars
- Firenze (Firenze)
Via Ghibellina, 87
Firenze Hotels | The Hotel Relais Santa Croce is located in the heart of the historic center of Florence, just 50m away from the Basilica of Santa Croce housing works of Giotto, Cimabue and Brunelleschi and within...
Grand Hotel Minerva
4 stars
- Firenze (Firenze)
Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 16
Firenze Hotels | Grand Hotel Minerva is situated in the splendid Piazza of Santa Maria Novella, right in the very heart of Florence and within easy walking distance of all the city's most celebrated historic...
Hotel Astoria
4 stars
- Firenze (Firenze)
Via del Giglio, 9
Firenze Hotels | The Boscolo Hotel Astoria is situated in the center of Florence, close to the church of Santa Maria Novella. The hotel has been created in the rooms of Palazzo Gaddi and Palazzo Arrighetti: two...
Hotel Bernini Palace Baglioni
4 stars
- Firenze (Firenze)
Piazza San Firenze, 29
Firenze Hotels | The Bernini Palace Hotel boasts a marvelous position, right in the heart of the old city center of Florence, tucked behind Piazza della Signoria and just meters away from the Uffizi Gallery. The 4...
Hotel Londra
4 stars
- Firenze (Firenze)
Via Jacopo da Diacceto, 16/20
Firenze Hotels | Hotel Londra is situated in the center of Florence, within easy reach of the Santa Maria Novella train station, the city's trade show center and all of the Tuscan capital's principal tourist...
J and J Historic House Hotel
4 stars
- Firenze (Firenze)
Via di Mezzo, 20
Firenze Hotels | J and J Historic House Hotel occupies a beautiful 16th century edifice, originally used as monastery. An intimate urban retreat, part period residence and part boutique hotel, the J and J Historic...
Residence Hilda
4 stars
- Firenze (Firenze)
Via dei Servi, 40
Firenze Hotels | Residence Hilda is a centrally located property, just a short walk away from Florence Cathedral and all the city's major tourist sites and museums. The residence has been designed so as to provide...
Residenza del Moro
Historical Residences
- Firenze (Firenze)
Via del Moro, 15
Firenze Hotels | The Residenza del Moro is situated in the heart of Florence, occupying the piano nobile of the 16th century Palazzo Niccolini-Bourbon. At Florence's Residenza del Moro stunning pieces of modern art...
Granduomo Charming Accommodation
Apartments
- Firenze (Firenze)
Piazza del Duomo, 1/7
Firenze Hotels | Right in the heart of historic Florence and with stunning views of the city's Cathedral, Granduomo Charming Accommodation boasts a quite unbeatable location, within easy walking distance of nearly...
Basilica of San Lorenzo Italy towns in the vicinity
Spedale degli Innocenti
The Arte della Lana society commissioned Filippo Brunelleschi to design the Spedale degli...
Ponte Vecchio
One of most photographed sights in the whole of Florence, the Ponte Vecchio is a veritable...
Parco delle Cascine
Parco delle Cascine takes its name from the cattle farms once situated on land which was to...
Museum of San Marco
The museum of San Marco is situated within the Dominican Convent commissioned by Cosimo Vecchio...
