Florence Beyond the Crowds: San Marco, Fra Angelico & Savonarola Tour

Highlights

• San Marco Museum
• Fra Angelico Frescoes
• Savonarola's Story

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Piazza San Marco

   40min

   Church of San Marco, Florence Guided tour of the Basilica of San Marco. Inside, visitors can admire the Crucifix by Beato Angelico on the high altar, as well as frescoes and Baroque decorations, including works by Pier Dandini. The tour includes the Chapel of the Sacrament, featuring paintings and symbols related to the Eucharist. During the tour, the historical, artistic, and religious context of the church and the Dominican convent will be explained.

2. 2

   Museo di San Marco

   50min

   Guided tour of the Museum of San Marco. Explore the Renaissance cloister, the convent halls, and the monks’ cells decorated with frescoes by Beato Angelico. The tour includes a viewing of works such as the “Annunciation” and other masterpieces of the early Renaissance. Throughout the tour, the historical and artistic context, as well as Dominican monastic life, will be explained.

Before you go

Location