Santa Fina Chapel

The Santa Fina Chapel is a serene sanctuary inside the Collegiata (Duomo) of San Gimignano, dedicated to the town's patron saint. The chapel is renowned for its exquisite fresco cycle by Domenico Ghirlandaio, painted in 1475, which narrates the life and miracles of Saint Fina (Serafina), a young girl who lived in the 13th century. The frescoes are masterpieces of Renaissance art, showing Ghirlandaio's skill in composition, color, and emotional expression. The chapel also houses the saint's relics in a marble altar. The intimate space, with its soft lighting and detailed frescoes, offers a contemplative experience. Visitors can admire scenes of Fina's piety, her death, and posthumous miracles, all set against Tuscan landscapes.

Don't miss

• Ghirlandaio's fresco of Saint Fina's funeral and miracles
• The marble altar containing the saint's relics
• The delicate depiction of angels and the Virgin Mary
• The Renaissance architectural details of the chapel
• The contrast between the chapel's tranquility and the bustling square outside

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Santa Fina Chapel

Cheapest way inNaples Sansevero Chapel & Veiled Christ Guided Tour4★ · 19 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$32 per personSee dates →Best full dayTuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery4.9★ · 23,235 travelers~12 hoursFree cancellationFrom$110 per personSee dates →Private & flexiblePrivate Tour in San Gimignano4.9★ · 56 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$163 per personSee dates →