Museum
Museo Nazionale di San Marco
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The Museo Nazionale di San Marco is a museum housed in a 15th-century Dominican convent, offering a unique glimpse into monastic life and Renaissance art. The museum is famous for its collection of works by Fra Angelico, a Dominican friar and painter. Visitors can see his frescoes in the monks' cells, including the iconic Annunciation at the top of the stairs. The museum also features works by other artists, such as Fra Bartolomeo and Ghirlandaio, as well as a library designed by Michelozzo. The peaceful cloisters and chapter house add to the contemplative atmosphere.
Don't miss
- Fra Angelico's Annunciation fresco at the top of the staircase
- The frescoed cells of the monks, each with a unique biblical scene
- Michelozzo's elegant library with its vaulted ceiling
- Fra Angelico's panel paintings, including the San Marco Altarpiece
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Museo Nazionale di San Marco
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inThe Best Tour in Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales4.9★ · 11,687 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$3 per personSee dates →
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Private & flexibleMuseo di San Marco in Florence: Beato Angelico, Savonarola and the Medicis4.5★ · 17 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$208 per personSee dates →More attractions in Florence
