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The Abbey of San Miniato al Monte
Via di San Miniato al MonteFlorence (FI) http://www.visitflorence.com/florence-churches/san-miniato.htmlAbout
AddressVia di San Miniato al MonteFlorence (FI)TicketFree entranceWebsitehttp://www.sanminiatoalmonte.it/ Opening hoursSundays: 8-19, Weekdays in winter: 7.00-13.00; 15.30-19.00. In Summer: 7.00-sunset. Between 7-8am, only side door is open.MassesSundays and holidays: 8.30, 10.00, 11.30 and 17.30. The 10.00 and 17.30 are in Gregorian chant. On weekdays, celebrations are at 7.15 and 17.30. Built between the 11th and 13th century, the exterior of the Church of San Miniato is decorated with green and white marble in geometric patterns similar to the facades of Santa Croce and Santa Maria Novella. A mosaic from the 12th century decorates the facade over a central window. With your back to the front of the church one can enjoy an impressive view of Florence, from the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio, to the last standing parts of the medieval walls that once surrounded Florence. Going into the church, one finds that the interior is Romanesque, with three naves and an elevated presbytery and a crypt. Pay particular attention to the marble pavement in the central aisle dating back to the 13th century. At the end is the beautiful Cappella del Crocefisso by Michelozzo (1448), and behind it is the crypt, decorated with frescoes by Taddeo Gaddi. Above the crypt, the elevated presbytery is enclosed by a marble column fence and contains an impressive 14th century wood chorus. The monumental cemetery in front and back of the church contains the tombs of illustrious men, such as Carlo Lorenzini (Collodi), author of Pinocchio.
