San Miniato al Monte (St. Minias on the Mountain) is a basilica in Florence, central Italy, standing atop one of the highest points in the city. It has been described as one of the finest Romanesque structures in Tuscany and one of the most scenic churches in Italy.

Built between the 11th and 13th century, the exterior of the Church of San Miniato al Monte (St. Minias on the Mountain) is decorated with green and white marble in geometric patterns similar to the facades of Santa Croce and Santa Maria Novella. A golden mosaic of Christ Pantocrator from the 13th century decorates the facade over a central window.

2024年12月20日 · Close to Piazzale Michelangelo, there is a small Romanesque church on the hill: the Basilica San Miniato al Monte. The church was built as early as 1015 on top of the tomb of Saint Minias, a martyr of Christianity, who was beheaded by Emperor Decius in the third century.

2021年12月31日 · The Abbey of San Miniato al Monte (Florence) was built to house the relics of Saint Miniato, the first Florentine proto-martyr.

L'Abbazia di San Miniato al Monte si trova in uno dei luoghi più alti della città di Firenze e rappresenta uno dei migliori esempi di romanico fiorentino. Scopri tutte le curiosità e gli eventi dell'Abbazia di San Miniato a Monte.

2021年7月29日 · Situated one hundred metres above the river Arno, the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte, a gem of Tuscan Romanesque architecture, has been contemplating and protecting Florence for ten centuries.

2024年1月10日 · Perched atop a hill overlooking Florence, the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte is the city’s hidden crown jewel. This ancient church predates many of Florence’s renowned Renaissance treasures, offering a fascinating mix of medieval architectural styles.

2022年10月17日 · Guide to the visit of San Miniato al Monte, one of the most beautiful churches in Florence, a masterpiece of the Florentine Romanesque.

San Miniato al Monte, three-aisled basilican church in Florence completed in 1062. It is considered one of the finest examples of the Tuscan Romanesque style of architecture. The black and white marble panels used to ornament both the interior and the exterior, as well as the painted timber truss

The Abbey of San Miniato al Monte stands in one of the highest points of Florence and can be easily reached on foot (the stairs are a bit challenging) going up from Piazzale Michelangelo, also a traditional tourist destination for the spectacular panoramic view that offers on the city.