Santissima Annunziata – Florence, Italy
The historic Basilica della Santissima Annunziata stands along the elegant Piazza della Santissima Annunziata in the northern part of Florence’s historic center. The church was founded in the 13th century and became closely associated with the Servite religious order.
Inside the church is a revered fresco of the Annunciation that has long attracted pilgrims and visitors. Over the centuries the basilica was richly decorated with chapels, sculptures, and paintings created by prominent Florentine artists.
The surrounding square, framed by arcaded buildings and Renaissance architecture, forms one of the most harmonious urban spaces in Florence.
