A multimedia narration bringing back to life that artistic, civic and religious unity that makes the Dominican convent one of the most extraordinary sites in Florence.
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The tablet outlines the history of the complex of Santa Maria Novella using the combination of text and audio contributions, supplied with a rich photogallery and interactive in-depth analyses. The tablet focuses on the masterpieces, starting from the great crucifixions by Giotto, Masaccio, Brunelleschi, to the great cycles by Andrea di Bonaiuto, Domenico Ghirlandaio and Filippino Lippi, from the illustrious tombs to the refined works by Andrea Cavalcanti and Sandro Botticelli. A multimedia narration bringing back to life that artistic, civic and religious unity that makes the Dominican convent one of the most extraordinary sites in Florence.
Closure without previous notice for masses, concerts and extraordinary events.
Available in 5 languages: English, Italian, French, German and Spanish.
Duration: 45 minutes.
First pick up: 9am, last pick up 3:30pm.
Video Guide Tablet for the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
Santa Maria Novella is the first great basilica of Florence and its main Dominican church, famous for its Renaissance facade and fresco cycles by Domenico Ghirlandaio and his school (the young Michelangelo was one of the apprentices then). Santa Maria Novella is worth a visit for many more unequalled works of art.
Your video tablet outlines the history of the complex of Santa Maria Novella combining text and audio content, supplemented with a rich photo gallery and interactive in-depth analyses. The tablet focuses on the masterpieces, starting from the great crucifixions by Giotto, Masaccio, Brunelleschi, to the great cycles by Andrea di Bonaiuto, Domenico Ghirlandaio and Filippino Lippi, from the illustrious tombs to the refined works by Andrea Cavalcanti and Sandro Botticelli. The multimedia narration brings that artistic, civic, and religious unity which makes the Dominican convent one of the most extraordinary sites in Florence back to life.