2-Hour Tour of Porte Sante Cemetery & Church of San Miniato al Monte
Highlights
Florence
art, haunted, architectural
Private Tour
2 Hours
Easy
English, Italian
Description
Enjoy the view of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo, and pay your respects at the graves of the local celebrities of Italy such as Carlo Collodi and Pellegrino Artusi at the Porte Sante Cemetery of Florence. Learn about the history of the church of San Miniato al Monte and admire the marvellous pieces of art stored here.
Itinerary
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Piazzale Michelangelo - Porte Sante Cemetery - San Miniato al Monte
- We'll meet at the statue of David (bronze replica) at Piazzale Michelangelo.
- After enjoying the view of the city and taking some pictures, we'll walk to the nearby area of San Miniato al Monte.
- The guide will give you a historical introduction to the area and the monumental cemetery.
- Then, we'll visit the Porte Sante cemetery, focusing on the most beautiful chapels and statues and the local celebrities buried there, such as Carlo Collodi, the writer of Pinocchio, and Pellegrino Artusi, the godfather of Italian cuisine.
- After the visit to the cemetery, we'll enter the church of San Miniato al Monte, founded in 1018. The guide will tell you the history of this crucial medieval church and show you the essential pieces of art housed there.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.