San Miniato al Monte, Florence, Italy
Romanesque Church on the Florentine Hills
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Romanesque Church on the Florentine Hills
34 Via Del Monte alle Croci
50125
Firenze,
Italy
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Hours : Mon-Sat 8am-12:30pm & 2pm-7pm; Sun & Holidays 8am-7pm Neighborhood : Santo Spirito (Oltrarno) |
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San Miniato is one of the most striking examples of Florentine Romanesque architecture, characterized by its bicoloured (white and green) marble façade. The altar, pulpit and transept recess feature fine marble décor, while the floor, in keeping with the Romanesque style, is decorated with symbolic ornamental motifs. Halfway along the nave on the left is another chapel, the Cappella del Cardinale Portogallo, which was designed by one of Brunelleschi's pupils, its architectural and decorative style resembles one of Brunelleschi's first creations, the Sagrestia Vecchia (Old Sacristy), which can be seen in
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