2-Hour San Miniato al Monte Tour with Renaissance Art and Views
About This Tour
Go up the hill to visit the Church of San Miniato. Marvel at the artistic creations of the Renaissance masters inside, as well as panoramic views of Florence ou...
Duration: 2 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Florence, San Miniato · Languages: English, Italian
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What's Included
- Tour guide
Not Included
- Reservation fees
- Entry fees
Itinerary
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1Day 01
San Miniato al Monte and Florence Views
Visit San Miniato al Monte, which stands on a hill overlooking Florence. Visit San Miniato al Monte, which stands on a hill overlooking Florence. Discover the history of the Romanesque basilica as your tour guide narrates the legend of St. Minias, Charlemagne, and the Florentine Saint Giovanni Gualberto. Discover the history of the Romanesque basilica as your tour guide narrates the legend of St. Minias, Charlemagne, and the Florentine Saint Giovanni Gualberto. Marvel at the mosaic that glows in the dim light. Marvel at the mosaic that glows in the dim light. Trace the Basilica's collection of Renaissance masters, such as the Pollaiolo brothers, the Rosselino brothers, Alessio Baldovinetti, and Luca della Robbia, who worked in the Chapel of the Cardinal of Portugal. This is why the chapel is one of the finest examples of Renaissance art, incredibly well preserved up to the present day. Trace the Basilica's collection of Renaissance masters, such as the Pollaiolo brothers, the Rosselino brothers, Alessio Baldovinetti, and Luca della Robbia, who worked in the Chapel of the Cardinal of Portugal. This is why the chapel is one of the finest examples of Renaissance art, incredibly well preserved up to the present day.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy · Tour start: Via delle Porte Sante, 34, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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