The widely-published info on hours of monks charting is incorrect. They chant at 6.30 each day. We arrived at 4.30 (as all online guides we found said this was the time for chanting in winter). At 4.45 asked the man at the door who said it is always 6.30. So we came back a couple of days later and did enjoy it. The church is cold if you sit for long. The floor is lovely (zodiac mosaic). Interesting restoration work currently going on. Well worth the short walk up from Piazzale Michelangelo, and has even better views of the city

Perched on the highest point above Florence, the views were terrific. It is a climb, so wear comfortable shoes. We hoped to hear the chants at 6, but there were no chants that day. Church was built in 11th century and it’s really something to think it’s been in service for nearly 1000 yrs. Went here first, then went back down via Piazza Michaelangelo.

This is a beautiful place that harkens to an older Florence where religion was essential and life was slow and elemental. The views from the courtyard are wonderful, and as we went late in the day for the chants, we were treated to a glorious sunset over the rooftops. The interior of the church was austere, and we had no trouble following our ears to the monks. There were not many of them, but the acoustics are such that each voice was multiplied. The walk down was more pleasant than the walk up, but the effort was more than rewarded by a wonderful memory.

A lovely church on the top of the hill. We were there in time for Vespers and got to hear the monks sing a Gregorian chant. Amazing experience! If you’re walking up from Florence be prepared for a pretty steep ascent!

It was quite a walk uphill to this place, which offered a lovely view of Florence. It took an hour the long way round following the road! But there was a more scenic walkway which we didn’t see during the climb. It was exhausting and hot, so please be prepared. At time some areas were stepper but it was a great exercise. We did the trip on Sunday which was not too busy as residents were in the basilica (church). I was particularly sweaty after the climb and the toilet at the viewpoint required coin payment. The graveyard area was pleasant to explore and culturally really pleasant and peaceful. There was cab and golf buggy ride to the top if walking is not your thing. Try it for yourself.