San Miniato al Monte (Florence)

Italy / Toscana / Florence / Via delle Porte Sante
 church, basilica

San Miniato al Monte (St. Minias on the Mountain) is a basilica in Florence, central Italy, standing atop one of the highest points in the city. It has been described as the finest Romanesque structure in Tuscany and one of the most beautiful churches in Italy.
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Coordinates:   43°45'34"N   11°15'54"E

Comments

  • This is a must-see location when visiting Florence. Don't stop at the Piazelle Michelangelo; keep climbing the hill to the top. The view is MUCH nicer and the scene is much less crowded.
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