The Church of San Marco is the hidden heart of Florence.

The San Marco Church in Florence is a hidden gem where time seems to stand still amid the quiet cloisters and the warm, golden light. Unlike the dazzling Florence Cathedral or the bustling Uffizi Gallery, San Marco is a more introspective and contemplative spiritual sanctuary—a church truly built for monks.😀 Chen Danqing mentioned in his book "Details" that “only when you enter the San Marco Monastery can you see the paintings that truly belong to the early Renaissance, the true sense of religious space.”😻 Fra Angelico's murals, created for the monks, were not intended for nobility, pilgrims, or tourists. They depict serene, restrained, and transcendent images. Each monk's cell contains a small mural, depicting Jesus, the Virgin Mary, the Passion, or the Apocalypse, immersing viewers in a state where “viewing the paintings is a form of spiritual practice.” The murals here are not valued for their “beauty” but for their “purity,” a clarity achieved through a combination of faith and form. Visiting the San Marco Church, you will see the traces of solitary gazes and faith! Go! ⏰ Opening Hours - Monday to Friday : 08:15—13:50 - Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays : 08:15—16:50 - Closed : The 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month and the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, as well as some holidays 🎫 Ticket Information - Full Price : €8 - Reduced Price : €2 (for EU citizens aged 18 to 25 and teachers) - Free Admission : Children under 18 and EU citizens over 65 📍 Address : Piazza San Marco, 3, 50121 Firenze, Italy - By Foot : Easily accessible on foot from the city center of Florence. - By Bus : Take bus lines C1 or C2 and get off at SanMarco; it’s a short walk from there. #BeautyOfClassicalArchitecture #WesternModernArt