Santa Maria Novella in Firenze

The Santa Maria Novella is one of the more famous churches in Florence. In the center of the piazza out front of the church are several benches with inscriptions on them in Italian. These benches are encompassed by two obelisks which feature turtles on them that are similar to those on the turtle fountain. The outside of the church features color ways of green and white which is very different from the churches in Rome that do not often feature colors on the outside. As you walk up the steps there are three doors, the center much larger than those on the side. Most notable in this church is that there is a crucifix with a very modern look. The crucifix is of gold and is large, while Jesus is portrayed with much more color than has been seen in many other churches.