Chiesa d’Ognissanti

It’s hard to believe now, but this church and monastery, which dates to 1256, helped to jumpstart the economy of the nascent city. It was founded by Benedictine monks who brought advanced weaving techniques with them from Lombardy, and Florence went on to make its first fortune in textiles. Today’s church is a largely 17th-century affair – and a rare example of baroque architecture. Inside the church are works by Botticelli and Ghirlandaio, though the real prize is Ghirlandaio’s monumental Last Supper. Painted in 1480, it hides within the cloisters to the left of the main entrance.