Florence's Santa Maria Novella Complex to Become Major Cultural Hub
Mayor Dario Nardella has revealed plans for the Santa Maria Novella complex in Florence to transform into a vibrant cultural center. The initiative, costing €20 million, will cover more than 25,000 square meters and feature an expansion of the museum, artisan showrooms, social housing, and spaces for creative startups. A new entrance from Piazza della Stazione will include a welcome area of 800 square meters and 1,300 square meters dedicated to exhibitions, possibly accommodating the Alinari Archive. Additionally, a 600-square-meter library will link to the Dominican library, while 1,100 square meters will be allocated for civic collections. The Museo della Lingua Italiana will span 2,500 square meters, backed by a €4.5 million investment, and social housing will offer around fifty apartments within 4,500 square meters. Nardella and assessors presented the project.
Key facts
- Santa Maria Novella complex in Florence to become a multifunctional cultural hub
- €20 million investment covering over 25,000 square meters
- New monumental entrance from Piazza della Stazione with 800 sq m welcome area
- 1,300 sq m of exhibition space for permanent and temporary collections
- Possible hosting of Alinari Archive in agreement with Fondazione Alinari and Regione Toscana
- 600 sq m library connected to Dominican library
- 1,100 sq m of accessible museum deposits for paintings, furniture, and sculptures
- Museo della Lingua Italiana with 2,500 sq m and €4.5 million investment
- Photography library housing historical collections including Baccani, Belle Arti, Stefano Bardini
- Social housing: 4,500 sq m for about fifty apartments for young couples
- Chiostro Grande to host Estate Fiorentina and international events
- Project presented by Mayor Dario Nardella and assessors Albanese, Del Re, Martini, Sacchi
Entities
Artists
- Alinari
- Brogi
- Anderson
Institutions
- Fondazione Alinari
- Regione Toscana
- Museo del Novecento
- Museo del Treno
- Comune di Firenze
- Arma dei Carabinieri
Locations
- Florence
- Italy
- Santa Maria Novella
- Piazza della Stazione
- Chiostro Grande
- ex Monastero Nuovo