Piazza Santo Spirito / Piazza del Carmine

This visit will explore the vibrant Oltrarno district, focusing on Piazza Santo Spirito, dominated by Brunelleschi's Basilica di Santo Spirito (begun 1444) and its bustling market. The walk will continue to Piazza del Carmine, home to the Brancacci Chapel within the Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine (begun 1268, largely rebuilt after 1771 fire), renowned for Masaccio's groundbreaking frescoes (c. 1425).