San Marco Museum
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San Marco Museum
Opened in 1869, the San Marco Museum is located in a 15th-century Dominican convent in Florence, Italy. It houses Florence's largest collection of sacred art, featuring prominent works from the Renaissance era.
Significant for its historical context, the museum includes masterpieces by Fra' Angelico, a Dominican friar and painter who adorned the cells with reverent frescoes. The convent itself was an influential religious site, housing key historical figures such as Savonarola.
Unforgettable Highlights
- 🎨 Fra' Angelico's Annunciation, an exquisite fresco.
- 🖼️ Giovanni Antonio Sogliani's The Miraculous Supper of St Domenic, a captivating fresco.
- 🌿 The meditation cell of Cosimo the Elder, housing the Adoration of the Magi.
Accessible to tourists and art lovers alike, the museum requires a paid ticket, providing a meaningful insight into religious art and history.
Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum San Marco Museum
Founding Year
Established as a museum in 1869, showcasing sacred art.
Famous Artists
Features works by renowned artists like Fra' Angelico and Sogliani.
Historical Significance
Housed in a former Dominican monastery that played a key role in religious history.
Location
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Address
View map3 Piazza San Marco
Opening Hours
Friday:
8:15 AM–7:30 PM
Monday:
8:15 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday:
8:15 AM–7:30 PM
Sunday:
8:15 AM–7:30 PM
Thursday:
8:15 AM–7:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:15 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:15 AM–7:30 PM
Contact Information
Price
€8 for adults, €4 for reduced tickets.
Average Visit Duration
Duration: About 2 hours.
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings (8:15 AM–10:00 AM) for fewer crowds.