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Santo Spirito, Florence

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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 meters – is one of the preeminent examples of Renaissance architecture.

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Basilica of the Holy Spirit
Basilica di Santo Spirito (in Italian)
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View of the Basilica.
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
DistrictArchdiocese of Florence
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusMinor basilica
Year consecrated1481
Location
LocationItaly Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Geographic coordinates43°46′2.2″N 11°14′53.7″E
Architecture
Architect(s)Filippo Brunelleschi, Antonio Manetti, Giovanni da Gaiole, Salvi d'Andrea
TypeChurch
StyleRenaissance
Groundbreaking1444
Completed1487
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Santospirito.JPG
Main facade