Italy: Florence - 01

Santo Spirito, the Augustinian church in Florence, is on the left bank of the Arno River, across the Ponte S. Trinita from the centre of the city.

A previous church was built on this site in 1250. It is thought that the Augustinians arrived there at that time. This makes Santo Spirito, along with S. Maria del Popolo in Rome, among the earliest Augustinian foundations that are still occupied by the Order.

The present magnificent church (see drawings below) was begun in 1444 by Filippo Brunelleschi (Florence, 1377 - 1446). It is amongst the purest creations of early Renaissance architecture.

There are more details about Santo Spirito and its Augustinian community on the next page of Augnet.

Photo Galleries

Santo Spirito is one of two early Renaissance architectural masterpieces constructed under the direction of the Order of Saint Augustine. The other is Chiesa Sant’Agostino in Rome, for which Santo Spirito in Florence – built earlier – was an influence in its design.

Augnet has photo galleries of both of these Augustinian churches, and of S. Maria del Popolo (Rome). Go to the Photo Gallery button on the top banner of this page.

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Links

Santo Spirito. Photo and description.
http://www.1000plus.com/Italia/SSpirExt.htm

The Church of Santo Spirito. Its architecture and history.

http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Church_of_San_Spirito.html

Enhanced digital images. Santo Spirito looking good!
http://www.digitalgallery.dk/santospirito.html

Essential architecture: Church of Santo Spirito. A historical description and photographs.
http://www.essential-architecture.com/FL/FL-001.htm

Essential architecture: Church of Santo Spirito. A historical description and photographs.

http://www.essential-architecture.com/FL/FL-001.htm

Santo Spirito. Brief description, and photos.
http://www.goporta.com/florence/SanSpirito.htm

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