The Florence Church of San Michele
Chiesa e Museo di Orsanmichele - Architecture : Gothic style, built in the late Middle Ages and early 15th century, based on existing grain market structures.๐๐๐๐ - Interior : Unique quadrangular layout with two aisles defined by columns that follow the layout of the previous building and support the frescoed vaulted ceilings. - Altar : The main altar is not centrally placed but on the right, featuring an ornate baldachin with a painting of the Virgin Mary. On the left, there is another ornate baldachin with a marble statue of Saint Anne.๐๐๐ - Exterior : Filled with niches containing statues representing the patron saints of major trades (e.g., judges, doctors, merchants), some of which are replicas with the originals housed in the museum.๐ค๐ค๐ค - Museum : On the second floor, you can see panoramic views of Florence's landmarks: Piazza della Signoria, Florence Cathedral, Santa Croce, Uffizi, etc. - Ticket Prices :๐๐๐ - Italian public university students: 2 euros - Fine arts students: Free - Full price: 8 euros #Florence #Frescoes #Italy #Travel #ItalyTravel