Don’t miss the frescoes of Museo di San Marco, noted for housing the largest collection of sacred art in the city. The museum is located in a former convent, which was home to two famous Dominicans during the 15th century, the painter Fra Angelico and the preacher Girolamo Savonarola. The museum now contains a major collection of works by Angelico, including some of his best-known panel paintings, commissioned by the Medici family. There are a number of smaller frescoes painted by Angelico and his assistants inside the monastic cells. The museum also exhibits works by several other artists, including Domenico Ghirlandaio, Alesso Baldovinetti, and Fra Bartolomeo. Plan to see Museo di San Marco and other attractions that appeal to you using our Florence trip maker site.
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My enjoyment of this museum was predicated on a couple of things. First, I had the benefit of downloading to my iPhone beforehand a free walking tour of the museum from Rick Steves Audio Europe...
My enjoyment of this museum was predicated on a couple of things. First, I had the benefit of downloading to my iPhone beforehand a free walking tour of the museum from Rick Steves Audio Europe... more »
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San Marco is easy to miss given all the attractions of Florence. Fabulous frescos in the portals of a massive courtyard. Frescos are superb, the museum collection is extensive and even the monks...
San Marco is easy to miss given all the attractions of Florence. Fabulous frescos in the portals of a massive courtyard. Frescos are superb, the museum collection is extensive and even the monks... more »
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This former cloister is now a one-of-a-kind museum, which strangely not as overrun as some of the other wonderful sites in Florence. There are a number of remarkable features to this impressive site..... more
This former cloister is now a one-of-a-kind museum, which strangely not as overrun as some of the other wonderful sites in Florence. There are a number of remarkable features to this impressive site..... more »
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Great moment to step away from the crowds and experience the great work of Fra Angelico. Recommend sitting in the courtyard in the old chairs of the Monastery.
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This former monastery in Florence contains some excellent frescoes. Each of the monk’s cells were adorned with beautiful frescoes by Fra Angelico.
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Great place with amazing paintings and frescoes by Fra Angelico. I enjoyed it much more than I'd expected.
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One of my favorite places - quiet and mesmerizing. One can almost imagine the sorrow and grief of the occupants of this monastery who spent all their time in the middle of these masterpieces that depict such pain, but forbearance
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The place is quite beautiful and it hosts some relevant masterpieces, but I think the entrance fee is a bit too high!
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