San Marco in Firenze in Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Tuscany, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)

Chiesa e convento di San Marco / Church and Convent of Saint Mark

Photographed By James Hulse, June 16, 2023

1. Chiesa e convento di San Marco / Church and Convent of Saint Mark Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Il convento sorse nel luogo dove dal XII sec. si trovava un monastero vallombrosano, passato poi ai Silvestrini e nel 1435 ai Domenicani. Nel 1437 fu avviata la ristrutturazione del complesso, affidata a Michelozzo, mentre della decorazione parietale si occupo, fra il 1439 e il 1444, il Beato Angelico insieme ai suoi collaboratori. L'interno della chiesa ad unica navata conserva la Madonnale santi di Frá Bartolomeo (1509) e San Tommaso in preghiera davanti al Crocifisso di Santi di Tito (1593). All'altare maggiore e un Crocifisso del Beato Angelico (1425-1428). Nel convento vissero ed operarono molti fra i più importanti rappresentanti della cultura quattrocentesca: Cosimo il Vecchio, Sant'Antonino, il Beato Angelico e fra Girolamo Savonarolá.

English:
The convent arose on the spot where since the 12th century there had stood a Vallombrosan monastery, which passed first to the Silvestrines and then to the Dominicans in 1435. Reconstruction of the complex by the architect Michelozzo began in 1437; the decoration of the walls occupied Fra Angelica and his assistants between 1439 and 1444.

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Inside, the aisle-less nave has a "Madonna and Saints" by Fra Bartolomeo (1509) and a "St Thomas Aquinas in prayer before the Crucifix" by Santi di Tito (1593). On the high altar is a "Crucifix" by Fra Angelico (1425-28). In the 15th century the convent was frequented by important personages such as Cosimo 'il Vecchio', St Antoninus, Fra Angelico and Savonarola.

Erected by Città Metropolitana di Firenze.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1435.

Location. 43° 46.694′ N, 11° 15.523′ E. Marker is in Firenze, Toscana (Tuscany), in Città Metropolitana di Firenze. It is in San Marco. Marker is at the intersection of Piazza San Marco and Via Camillo Cavour, on the right when traveling west on Piazza San Marco. The marker is located on the left side of the main entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Piazza San Marco 1, Firenze, Toscana 50121, Italy. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mario Del Monaco (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Arciconfraternita della Misericordia / Archconfraternity of Mercy (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Chiesa di Santa Maria in Campo / Church of Saint Mary in the Field

The left entrance of the Church of the Saint Mark and the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 16, 2023

2. The left entrance of the Church of the Saint Mark and the Marker

(approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Chiesa di Santa Margherita in Santa Maria dei Ricci (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Chiesa di Santa Margherita dei Cerchi / Church of Saint Margaret of the Cerchi (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Oratorio dei Buonomini di San Martino / Order of the Good Men of Saint Martin (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Croce al Trebbio / Cross to the Three Roads (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Ex Chiesa di San Pier Scheraggio / Former Church of San Pier Scheraggio (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Firenze.

Also see . . . San Marco, Florence. Wikipedia

San Marco is a religious complex in Florence, Italy. It comprises a church and a convent. The convent, which is now the Museo Nazionale di San Marco, has three claims to fame. During the 15th century it was home to two famous Dominicans, the painter Fra Angelico and the preacher Girolamo Savonarola. Furthermore, the church houses the tomb of Pico Della Mirandola, a Renaissance philosopher and the so called "Father of Humanism."

(Submitted on July 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Church of Saint Mark and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 16, 2023

3. The view of the Church of Saint Mark and Marker from across the street

Piazza San Marco image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Francesco Pineider, Firenze, circa 1910

4. Piazza San Marco

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on July 14, 2023.