Hotels to remember: Spedale degli Innocenti
J and J Historic House Hotel
Firenze (Firenze) - 4 Star Hotels
A marvelous mix of modern day elegance with real renaissance charm, Florence's J and J Hotel is the most beautiful boutique property in the district of Santa Croce.
Villa Antea
Firenze (Firenze) - Historical Residences
Hotel Villa Antea is located within the walls of an elegant early 20th century property, in one of the most peaceful areas of central Florence.
Villa Jacopone
Firenze (Firenze) - Guest Houses
Seen from the terraces of B&B Villa Jacopone, Florence has never been so beautiful!
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San Giovanni
A unique open air theatre, stage to some of the world's most impressive works of art
Spedale degli Innocenti: introduction
Situated in one of Florence's most beautiful architectural structures dating back to the first half of the fifteenth century, the "Spedale degli Innocenti" was built in order to provide a home and place in society for children that had been abandoned by their families.
The "Spedale degli Innocenti" was commissioned and financed by the Arte della Lana and designed by Filippo Brunelleschi'', resulting in a perfect example of his special brand of rational and harmonious architecture'''.
The Gallery of the "Spedale degli Innocenti" is situated above the courtyard, within the loggia, and in the first of what were originally children's rooms above the portico. Today the Gallery has become a veritable museum housing works from a collection comprised of art donated, lent or left to the institution in people's wills, in addition to works commissioned by the Hospital.
