Age
0+
Group size
1-6
Transport
On foot
Language
English
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
About this experience
You will walk from Piazzale Michelangelo to one of the most beautiful basilicas in Florence - San Miniato al Monte, which offers breathtaking views of the city. You will visit the Porte Sante cemetery, where many famous Florentine families rest. I will tell you the meaning behind the replica of "David", how an Armenian prince became a martyr, and why there is an eagle instead of a cross on the church.
What to Expect
- You will learn about the creation of the most photographed square in Florence and what the replica of Michelangelo's statue "David" symbolizes
- You will walk up the shaded path to Basilica of San Miniato al Monte. Hear the legend of Armenian prince Minas, who arrived in Florence in the 3rd century and became one of the city's first martyrs
- Visit the cemetery with marble statues and stroll through the open-air museum. I will share the poignant story of the dancing couple immortalized in stone and show you the chapels of famous Florentines.
- I will talk about Carlo Collodi and the most widely read book in the world after the Bible - "Pinocchio". We will discuss the Masonic version of this fairy tale and where the wooden boy originated from.
Organizational Details
This route is not suitable for families with children in strollers and individuals with limited physical abilities, as we will be walking uphill and downhill.
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