Basilica of San Miniato al Monte

Basilica di San Miniato al Monte
Italy, Florence
Rating 7.5
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Basilica of San Miniato al Monte

Basilica di San Miniato al Monte
Italy, Florence
The Basilica of San Miniato al Monte is perched on a hill overlooking Piazza Michelangelo and the entire city. The church is named after the first Florentine saint of Armenian origin and is one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Tuscany. Previously, the basilica was the residence of the Bishop of Florence, then served as a hospital and was subsequently given over to the monastery.

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Traveled 10 years ago
Rating 9
I went there on purpose. More precisely, we were brought to the square from the Cathedral of Del Fiore, and I'm here on foot. It's hard to tell you. I need some water with me next time, if there is one : -) But it was worth it. Everything that I have found in Florence up to this moment has not been close. It was built in honor of Saint Miniato, a prince who was beheaded for his Christian faith. According to legend, before his head was cut off, he was thrown into the amphitheater to wild animals, however, the animals did not touch him.
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Traveled 15 years ago
Rating 6
The church is famous for the fact that on its bell tower, during the siege of Florence, Michelangelo installed cannons and fired at the imperial troops. The facade of the church is very beautifully lined with marble. And of course the views of Florence (it is located a little higher than Piazzale Michelangelo).
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