Florence - St Mary the New

(Local Name: Arcispedale di Santa Maria Nuova) Early in the 14th century Florence's old hospital was considerably enlarged and renamed Santa Maria Nuova (St Mary the New). Most of the present spacious building between Via degli Alfani, Via della Pergola, Via Bufalini and Via Sant'Egidio dates from the 17th century. An interesting feature is the clearcut articulation of the loggias overlooking Piazza Santa Maria Nuova.