Santo Spirito, Florence

Basilica of the Holy Spirit
Basilica di Santo Spirito (in Italian)
View of the Basilica.
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
DistrictArchdiocese of Florence
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusMinor basilica
Year consecrated1481
Location
LocationItaly Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Geographic coordinates43°46′2.2″N 11°14′53.7″E / 43.767278°N 11.248250°E / 43.767278; 11.248250
Architecture
Architect(s)Filippo Brunelleschi, Antonio Manetti, Giovanni da Gaiole, Salvi d'Andrea
TypeChurch
StyleRenaissance
Groundbreaking1444
Completed1487
Main facade

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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