Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Florence Cathedral
Florence, Italy
The Duomo, topped by Brunelleschi's enormous red-tiled dome.
Church, mosque or temple · Italy · Tuscany
San Miniato al Monte
A Romanesque hilltop church with a peaceful view and monks' chanting.
Free to enter about 45 min
For storytellers
Why San Miniato al Monte matters
Above Piazzale Michelangelo sits one of Florence's finest churches, in white and green marble. The interior has a glittering mosaic and an old crypt. On some evenings you can hear monks singing, and the view over the city is peaceful compared with the busy terrace below.
Talking points
- It is a short climb above Piazzale Michelangelo.
- The facade is made of patterned marble.
- Monks sing Gregorian chant at certain times.
- The surrounding cemetery has lovely views.
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