Santa Maria del Carmine
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The Brancacci chapel in s. maria del Carmine is one of those rare places left in Italy where you can view great art in its original location. The great fresco work of Masaccio has been beautifully restored and should not be missed on a trip to Florence.
Reviewed by: DR from on Sep 16 2009
The frescos in Santa Maria del Carmine are breathtaking because they are the works of the great Italian Renaissance masters, Masaccio, Masolino and Lippi. The Branccaci Chapel in Santa Maria del Carmine is where Masaccio painted his Tribute Money. It may not be as well known to the general public as DaVinci's Last Supper or Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, but it is a Renaissance masterpiece that should not be missed.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 27 2008
I stumbled onto this church by accident while trying to take a photo of a "duomo" not on the tourist maps. This church is on the "other" side of the river and there was virtually no one there. I did a rosary and 2 people walked through during that time. The frescos were outstanding. I did not take the tour due to a luncheon engagement but will spend more time there soon. Compare this to the other Florence (Firence) Tourist spots with lines to wait for other lines, street vendors, crowds. Trust me, this is why you came to Italy in the first place.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 13 2005
Home to Masaccio's Masterpiece
Back to Santa Maria del Carmine
The Brancacci chapel in s. maria del Carmine is one of those rare places left in Italy where you can view great art in its original location. The great fresco work of Masaccio has been beautifully restored and should not be missed on a trip to Florence.
Reviewed by: DR from on Sep 16 2009
The frescos in Santa Maria del Carmine are breathtaking because they are the works of the great Italian Renaissance masters, Masaccio, Masolino and Lippi. The Branccaci Chapel in Santa Maria del Carmine is where Masaccio painted his Tribute Money. It may not be as well known to the general public as DaVinci's Last Supper or Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, but it is a Renaissance masterpiece that should not be missed.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 27 2008
I stumbled onto this church by accident while trying to take a photo of a "duomo" not on the tourist maps. This church is on the "other" side of the river and there was virtually no one there. I did a rosary and 2 people walked through during that time. The frescos were outstanding. I did not take the tour due to a luncheon engagement but will spend more time there soon. Compare this to the other Florence (Firence) Tourist spots with lines to wait for other lines, street vendors, crowds. Trust me, this is why you came to Italy in the first place.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 13 2005
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