Florence

Santa Maria del Carmine

Santa Maria del Carmine

Located in Florence's Oltrarno district, this site boasts the Brancacci Chapel with Renaissance frescoes by Masaccio, Masolino, and Filippino Lippi.
Santa Maria del Carmine is a church situated in the Oltrarno district of Florence, Italy. It is renowned for housing the Brancacci Chapel, which features exquisite frescoes by Masaccio, Masolino, and Filippino Lippi, illustrating the life of Saint Peter and considered a masterpiece of Renaissance art. The church was originally founded in the late 13th century as part of a Carmelite convent, though much of the structure was rebuilt following a fire in the 18th century. Despite its relatively plain exterior, the interior offers a rich artistic heritage, making it a significant cultural and historical site in Florence.