The Monastery of San Marco was founded in the early twelfth century. In 1437, the monastery was given to the Dominican order. The reconstruction of the entire ensemble was carried out under the architect Michelozzo, who built the cells and cloiste... read more
The Church of Santa Maria del Carmine is famous for its Brancacci Chapel with the series of frescoes "The Life of the Apostle Peter", painted between 1424 and 1480 by Masolino. frescoes of the Life of the Apostle Peter, executed between... read more
The Boboli Gardens were laid out in 1549 for the Medici family. In 1766, the gardens were opened to the public in 1766. The gardens are decorated with numerous statues, especially along the ancient cypress avenue of Viottolone. A marvellous hedge... read more
This monument combined the political, social and religious history of the Republic of Venice. The cathedral was built in 829 during the reign of Doge Giustiano Partecipazio to house the remains of St Mark the Evangelist, who became the sole patron... read more
