Santa Maria della Spina
Guide
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FreeChurchAllow 10–15 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A tiny church bristling with Gothic spires, sitting right on the riverbank.
A brief history
Built around 1230 and named for a thorn said to be from Christ's crown; it was moved stone by stone up the bank in 1871 to save it from floods.
Tips
- Best time
- Sunset along the river
- Cost
- Free to see (check)
- Allow
- 10–15 min
- Free days
- Always free
- Hours
- Opening varies (check)
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Good to know
- Area
- The riverfront: The Arno's grand riverside streets and the tiny Gothic church of the Spina.
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Indoors: good on a hot or rainy day
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