Things to Do in San Marco, Florence

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)Monument
Botanical Garden of FlorenceBotanical Garden
Accademia GalleryArt Museum

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Top things to do in San Marco

Michelangelo's Statue of David (Il Davide di Michelangelo)
Monument★
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Botanical Garden of Florence
★ 4.1 · 1.3k
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
★ 4.6 · 56.6k
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
★ 4.7 · 3.5k
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
★ 4.6 · 1.6k
Museum
15th-century orphanage-turned-museum housing historical works by well-known artists & a cafe.
Every day
9:30 AM – 7 PM
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Piccola Farmacia Letteraria
★ 4.9 · 672
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
★ 4.6 · 210
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
★ 4.7 · 647
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
★ 4.5 · 198
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
3 PM – 7 PM
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Where to eat & drink in San Marco

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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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
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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Ristorante Rosso Crudo
★ 4.8 · 2.5k
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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La Boutique del Sud Firenze San Marco
★ 4.8 · 577
Pizza· €1–10
Every day
10 AM – 8 PM
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Un Caffè Bistrot - Spritz e Focacce
★ 4.7 · 666
Bistro· €1–10
A cafe and bistro known for its coffee, sandwiches, and cocktails, offering both indoor and outdoor seating near a piazza.
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 1 AM
Fri
10 AM – 2 AM
Sat
12 PM – 2 AM
Sun
2:30 PM – 9 PM
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Caffè Lietta
★ 4.5 · 1.8k
Café & Bakery· €1–10
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