Recommendations for niche museums in Florence

Returning to Florence, I noticed a significant increase in the number of tourists compared to my last visit. The queues for the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Accademia Gallery are now conservatively estimated to be at least two hours long, not to mention the world-famous Uffizi Gallery.😻😻😻 Today, I want to introduce two niche yet fantastic museums that don't require queuing or booking in advance—you can simply walk in. 1. San Marco Museum (Museo di San Marco) 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️ I visited the San Marco Museum following Chen Danqing's TV series "Details," specifically Season 1, Episode 14. As he says, if you only have one day in Florence, you don't need to go anywhere else—just come to the San Marco Museum. The second floor is entirely covered with frescoes painted by the friar Angelico. The first painting you see as you go upstairs is already a pleasant surprise. There are many small rooms on the second floor, which were once the monks' cells. Each room has a painting, with familiar stories vividly integrated into the very structure of the building. Highly recommended. 2. Medici Chapel (Cappelle Medicee) 🏘️🏘️🏘️ The Medici Chapel is an annex of the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence, primarily serving as the tomb of the Medici family. The main attraction here is Michelangelo's masterpieces: "Day" (an unfinished work), "Night," "Dawn," and "Dusk." These sculptures adorn the tombs of two Medici family members, symbolizing the passage of time and the cycle of life. #FlorenceMuseums #SanMarcoConvent #SanMarcoMuseum #MediciChapel #ItalyTravelTips #ItalyTravelRecommendations