Santa Maria Novella including Piazza Santa Maria Novella and Basilica di Santa Maria Novella, are in the same zone as the Santa Maria Novella Station, which is one of national and international train station in Florence, situated just across each other. The name Novella telling the fact of the birth of the church that was in 9th century, which completed in 1360s. ... More> The arts enthusiasts would love this area, since the details of interior design. Palazzo Rucellai is a palace sampling the Renaissance designs, while Palazzo Strorri, a palace built in 1530s, today is international expos host; Antique Show, the Italian High Fashion shows and other cultural and artistic events. The adjacent bridges, Ponte Vespucci and Ponte alla Carraia are routing the south bank of the Arno River.