Of the many beautiful churches in Florence, the Basilica of San Lorenzo is one that more exciting. In fact, its origins date back to late antiquity, and more precisely in 393, when it was consecrated by St. Ambrose himself and dedicated to the martyr Lorenzo. Though little of the original structure is left, the church retains a charm that makes it unique. A first reconstruction of the church dates back to 1059, in pure and simple Romanesque style. The second time, the church underwent a renovation in 1461, and this is considered one of the architectural masterpieces of the Renaissance. Unfortunately, the facade remains unfinished: there was in this regard a project of Michelangelo but it was never started. One of the most striking aspects of this church are the three aisles, each of which is supported by arches that create, also thanks to the very light colors, a unique, bright light but soft at the same time. In the chapel is painted a sort of planetarium depicting the heavenly bodies as they appeared Florence in the summer of 1442. San Lorenzo, a milestone in yourvisit to the Tuscan capital.
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