Santo Spirito, Florence
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.
| Basilica of the Holy Spirit Basilica di Santo Spirito (in Italian) | |
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View of the Basilica. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| District | Archdiocese of Florence |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Minor basilica |
| Year consecrated | 1481 |
| Location | |
| Location | Florence, Tuscany, Italy |
| Geographic coordinates | 43°46′2.2″N 11°14′53.7″E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Filippo Brunelleschi, Antonio Manetti, Giovanni da Gaiole, Salvi d'Andrea |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Renaissance |
| Groundbreaking | 1444 |
| Completed | 1487 |
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