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Basilica di San Miniato al Monte

Via del Monte alle Croci / Viale Galileo Galilei | Piazzale Michelangelo, 50125 Florence, Italy
055 234 2731
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As featured in 3 days in Florence and 1 other guide
Ranked #1 of 176 attractions in Florence
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings, Lookouts
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Owner description: Situated on a hill (monte) outside Florence with unsurpassed views of the city, this structure is one of the finest examples of Tuscan Romanesque... more » Owner description: Situated on a hill (monte) outside Florence with unsurpassed views of the city, this structure is one of the finest examples of Tuscan Romanesque architecture, built between the 11th and 13th centuries. « less
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Charleston, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

I had read several reviews on this Basilica and wanted desperately to go when the Monks sing. I made it just in time to hear the end of the songs. I'm not a religious person but spiritual. There is something about climbing the hundreds of steps to see the Basilica and hear the Monks. If you go please be respectful... More

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Kent UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

an old church with a grave yard for fallen soldiers nearby.....church is nice but there is nothing much else to warrant a dodgy climb!

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

It was raining, only slightly , but this was really worth the effort, great view and empowering experience

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

We went up in the no 12 bus from Santa Maria Novella and walked down. Worth it for the view. Delightful church with some interestng features, including apse mosaic. Can pay a couple of euros to get light and good description of mosaic detail, but then light goes out before you can get a good look at it! Interesting cemetery.

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Cairo, Egypt
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

it s not really about visiting the church but more about the area around it and the amazing views of Florence you get at this location. The best time to hike up is around 2 hours before sunset. we stayed there through sunset. There was a person singing and playing music and many people just hanging out and drinking beer.... More

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Northern California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

This place was fascinating, beautiful, and the views were the best! We went into the church and someone was playing the pipe organ... creepy, but astounding. Photo opportunities at every turn. Don't miss this place!

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

While the steps look a bit intimidating, there are not nearly as many as in some of the other sites throughout Florence. It is definitely worth the extra exercise to get a great view of the city.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

We headed for the Piazzale Michelangelo, but there were 10 million cars and buses in the parking area so we drove up the road a bit further and turned left up a small road - and there was this beautiful church. We parked by the side of the tiny road (wow - space available!) and walked with our 2 dogs... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

The view is beyond worth the effort to walk to this amazing place! We were told to get there just before dusk and we watched the winter sunset filled with amazing colors turn the Florence skyline into a highlight of our European vacation.

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

A very beautiful and peaceful place. My favorite in Florence. Only short and easy climb to the monastery... Be sure to make some time for San Miniato. You will not be disappointed.

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