Location: San Marco
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What to do and see in San Marco, Tuscany: The Best Museums
Florence is an art historian’s dream. The Galleria dell'Accademia bursts with works by Michelangelo, who is entombed within the frescoed walls of the Basilica di Santa Croce. Budding photographers can snap pics of the Ponte Vecchio bridge, and serious shoppers can spend a blissful afternoon wandering the shops of Piazza Santo Spirito. Tuscan cuisine pays homage to the region’s bounty. Swipe a hunk of crusty bread across a pool of local olive oil and you’ll be instantly transported to your happiest place.
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1. Scarpelli Mosaici
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5.0 based on 78 reviews
A workshop in the heart of Florence that continues the tradition of mosaics in hard stone, which dates from the Renaissance. An art gallery containing artefacts created entirely by the expert hands of the master craftsmen Renzo and Leonardo Scarpelli. The Scarpelli Bottega d'Arte is open to all visitors wanting look around the workbenches, where the mosaic artists patiently work at creating stone paintings.Catia, master craftsman Renzo's daughter, devotes herself to welcoming the customers and taking them on a guided tour of the laboratory so that they can discover the true value of the traditional "Florentine mosaic work".The art passion of Scarpelli's family became the job of its life.The Florentine mosaic work (commesso fiorentino or mosaico fiorentino) is a common heritage that should be preserved as a great treasure over the centuries.
Reviewed By tjbb1979 - Fishers, United States
If you’re touring Italy and looking to buy some art to remember your trip, this is an excellent place to consider. Sometimes it’s difficult to know whether or not you’re being ripped off or buying something of poor quality. Scarpelli is a reputable brand and high quality art.
2. Galleria dell'Accademia
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4.5 based on 31,647 reviews
Europe's first school of drawing, this museum of art is chiefly famous for its several sculptures by Michelangelo, notably his David, in addition to an extensive collection of 15th- and 16th-century paintings.
Reviewed By Darren_C_Thomas - Brisbane, Australia
The Accademia is a wonderful art gallery in Florence which houses arguably the most famous statue in the world - Michelangelo's David which is simply perfection in a sculpture. Whilst the Accademia is far smaller than the Uffizi, it still houses a number of important works. Also the historical musical instrument collection is well worth taking the time to visit. To avoid the queues which are long and slow moving as well as always present, make sure you get a skip the line ticket -especially if you have children or impatient teens. We booked for 3:15pm and arrived at 3:05pm whilst we still had to queue in a small line, was into the gallery by 3:20pm
3. Museo di San Marco
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4.5 based on 1,959 reviews
Opened to the public in 1869, this museum houses the largest collection of sacred art in Florence including a sweeping fresco by Giovanni Antonio Sogliani and a superb collection of works by Mariotto Albertinelli.
Reviewed By JurreSilbi - Krakow, Poland
Museum is located in the Dominican convent, where Fra Angelico was a monk and a famous painter. His work is shown in a separate room at the ground level. Have a look at tabernaculum which is a great piece of art. The wooden frame was made by Ghirlandaio, another great artist. Ghirlandaio’s work, a polychromy in the refectory presenting the Last Supper is also on display. Have a deeper look at the face of Saint Paulus (the person with knife). Don’t miss the upper floor where there are monks’ rooms with paintings. Here it is time to recall another monk, Girolamo Savonarola who lived here, and his influence on the history of Florence and Medici family. Really dramatic times. And the library with a huge collection of books is also worth a visit. This museum accepts Firenzecard. Be also prepared that some attractions might be closed even if they should be available, according to the schedule.
4. Museo Opificio delle Pietre Dure
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4.5 based on 330 reviews
Reviewed By LSQRD1 - Kent, United States
Florence is full of many attractions and museums. The small museum is unique and features impressive craftsmanship. When I visited there was only one or two other people and so it made for a very peaceful an interesting visit. Worth a stop if you have the time and are in the area.
5. Accademia di Belle Arti
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4.5 based on 262 reviews
6. University of Florence Natural History Museum
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4.0 based on 123 reviews
The exhibition is dedicated to the fossils of large mammals, molluscs and plants that illustrate the history of paleontology and are precious witnesses of the Earth's past.
7. Museo degli Strumenti Musicali
8. Dantocchio - multimedia museum experience
9. Museo Pinocchio e Dante
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3.5 based on 15 reviews
