About San Miniato al Monte

The beautiful San Miniato al Monte Church is the oldest church of Florence. It is interestingly constructed atop a hill and a wonderful piece of architecture. The mesmerizing interiors will leave you spellbound and take you back in time. Inside the church, you will find a perfect depiction of art on the walls, ceilings, etc. Head here to spend some peaceful time and to appreciate good architecture.

Must See

  • The beautiful architecture of the church is captivating.
  • The art depicted on the walls of the church is bound to leave you spellbound.

How to reach

Take a taxi from the city center and drive along the Viale Michelangiolo.

Walk for 8 minutes from Florence Metropolitan City to reach Santa Maria Soprarno.

C1 and C4 buses are available from Santa Maria Soprarno in every 7 minutes. It will take 23 minutes to reach Mozzi. From there walk for 13 minutes to reach San Miniato al Monte. 

Tips

  • Be decently dressed as it is a holy place.
  • Wear comfortable footwear.
  • Taking a guide is advisable as it makes the journey more interesting.
  • Don't Forget to carry your cameras to capture the mesmerizing views.
  • Wear decent clothing as it is appreciated in Florence.
  • Be aware of the social etiquette followed there so that the local people accept you better.
  • Be thoughtful while clicking pictures of the locals, some people might not like it. So, always take their permission first.
  • Always carry an ample amount of water so that you can stay hydrated during your tour.
  • Make sure to carry sunscreen if it's sunny outside.
  • Do not carry big luggage with you as it gets inconvenient to carry and is not allowed at certain places.

Visit Time

Sunday: 09:30 a.m. to 01:00 p.m. and 03:30 p.m. to 07:00 p.m.

Monday: 09:30 a.m. to 01:00 p.m. and 03:30 p.m. to 07:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 09:30 a.m. to 01:00 p.m. and 03:30 p.m. to 07:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 09:30 a.m. to 01:00 p.m. and 03:30 p.m. to 07:00 p.m.

Thursday: 09:30 a.m. to 01:00 p.m. and 03:30 p.m. to 07:00 p.m.

Friday: 09:30 a.m. to 01:00 p.m. and 03:30 p.m. to 07:00 p.m.

Saturday: 09:30 a.m. to 01:00 p.m. and 03:30 p.m. to 07:00 p.m.

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Entrance Fee

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Time you can spend

1 hour

 

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Weather

Scattered Clouds 19.28°C

 

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