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The Museo Nazionale di San Marco, housed in a former convent, features works by Fra Angelico and is linked to the preacher Girolamo Savonarola. Nearby, the church holds the relics of St Antoninus and the tomb of philosopher Pico Della Mirandola.

The Museo Nazionale di San Marco, housed in a former convent, features works by Fra Angelico and is linked to the preacher Girolamo Savonarola. Nearby, the church holds the relics of St Antoninus and the tomb of philosopher Pico Della Mirandola.

  • Michelangelo's Statue of David (Il Davide di Michelangelo)Michelangelo's Statue of David (Il Davide di Michelangelo)Monument
  • Botanical Garden of FlorenceBotanical Garden of FlorenceBotanical Garden
  • Accademia GalleryAccademia GalleryArt Museum
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Top things to do in San Marco

  • Michelangelo's Statue of David (Il Davide di Michelangelo) in San Marco, Florence

    Michelangelo's Statue of David (Il Davide di Michelangelo)

    ★ 4.8 · 21.7k
    Monument★

    Michelangelo’s famed Renaissance-era marble sculpture depicting the nude biblical character David.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    8:15 AM – 6:20 PM
    Sat
    8:15 AM – 6:20 PM
    Sun
    8:15 AM – 6:20 PM
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  • Botanical Garden of Florence in San Marco, Florence

    Botanical Garden of Florence

    ★ 4.1 · 1.4k
    Botanical Garden★

    Long-standing, simple botanical garden with walking paths, greenhouses & a fountain.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 7 PM
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  • Accademia Gallery in San Marco, Florence

    Accademia Gallery

    ★ 4.6 · 57.2k
    Art Museum★

    Art museum with Michelangelo sculptures, including David, plus Renaissance painting & Russian icons.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    8:15 AM – 6:50 PM
    Sat
    8:15 AM – 6:50 PM
    Sun
    8:15 AM – 6:50 PM
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  • Museum of San Marco in San Marco, Florence

    Museum of San Marco

    ★ 4.7 · 3.6k
    Art Museum★

    Art museum in 15th-century convent housing Renaissance frescoes & 16th-century painting collection.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    8:30 AM – 1:50 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 1:50 PM
    Sun
    8:30 AM – 1:50 PM
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  • Museo degli Innocenti in San Marco, Florence

    Museo degli Innocenti

    ★ 4.6 · 1.6k
    Museum

    15th-century orphanage-turned-museum housing historical works by well-known artists & a cafe.

    Every day
    9 AM – 6 PM
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  • Piccola Farmacia Letteraria in San Marco, Florence

    Piccola Farmacia Letteraria

    ★ 4.9 · 674
    Bookstore

    A literary pharmacy offering literary solutions for real problems.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 1 PM
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  • Cloister of the Scalzo in San Marco, Florence

    Cloister of the Scalzo

    ★ 4.6 · 215
    Museum

    cloister in Florence, Italy, known for its cycle of frescos

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    8:30 AM – 2 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Mr. Neko - Manga, Games, Gadgets in San Marco, Florence

    Mr. Neko - Manga, Games, Gadgets

    ★ 4.7 · 648
    Bookstore
    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 1 PM, 4 PM – 8 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 1 PM, 4 PM – 8 PM
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Street Doing Vintage Couture in San Marco, Florence

    Street Doing Vintage Couture

    ★ 4.5 · 202
    Flea Market

    Charming shop with a curated collection of retro secondhand clothing, shoes & accessories.

    Mon–Fri
    10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
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Where to eat & drink in San Marco

  • Atrium Bar in San Marco, Florence

    Atrium Bar

    Top 500 bar
    Lounge· €30–90

    Situated on the ground floor of the extraordinary Palazzo della Gherardesca, Palagio is a perfect choice for a romantic, luxurious evening, thanks to its marble decor, sumptuous Murano glass ...

    Every day
    9 AM – 12:30 AM
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  • Pink Street Club in San Marco, Florence

    Pink Street Club

    ★ 4.4 · 755
    Lounge· €10-20

    A bar in Florence known for its drinks and music, with bartenders who do a fantastic job.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed
    10 PM – 1 AM
    Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    10 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    10 PM – 4 AM
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Antiche Dogane in San Marco, Florence

    Antiche Dogane

    ★ 4.8 · 1.9k
    Wine Bar· €10-20

    A small, unique wine shop and bar in Florence offering wine tastings, an extensive selection of wines, cheese pairings, tapas-style food, and shipping services.

    Mon
    10 AM – 8:30 PM
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 9:30 PM
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  • Il Palagio in San Marco, Florence

    Il Palagio

    Michelin ★
    Italian· $$$$

    Situated on the ground floor of the extraordinary Palazzo della Gherardesca, Palagio is a perfect choice for a romantic, luxurious evening, thanks to its marble decor, sumptuous Murano glass ...

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  • Antica Trattoria da Tito dal 1913 in San Marco, Florence

    Antica Trattoria da Tito dal 1913

    ★ 4.7 · 6.0k
    Italian· €20–40

    Tuscan classics like pappa al pomodoro soup in a venerable stop with scrawled messages on the walls.

    Mon–Fri
    12:30 PM – 3 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sat
    12:30 PM – 3 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Ristorante Rosso Crudo in San Marco, Florence

    Ristorante Rosso Crudo

    ★ 4.8 · 2.6k
    Italian· €20–60

    A restaurant that has served authentic Tuscan cuisine and traditional recipes for over twenty years.

    Mon–Fri
    11:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 11 PM
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  • Caffè Lietta in San Marco, Florence

    Caffè Lietta

    ★ 4.5 · 1.8k
    Cafeteria· €1–10
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Map of San Marco with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Michelangelo's Statue of David (Il Davide di Michelangelo)
  2. 2Botanical Garden of Florence
  3. 3Accademia Gallery
  4. 4Museum of San Marco
  5. 5Atrium Bar
  6. 6Museo degli Innocenti
  7. 7Piccola Farmacia Letteraria
  8. 8Cloister of the Scalzo
  9. 9Pink Street Club
  10. 10Mr. Neko - Manga, Games, Gadgets

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