San Marco is the name of religious complex in Florence, Italy. It comprises a church and a convent. The convent, which is now a museum, 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. Also housed at the convent is a famous collection of manuscripts in a library built by Michelozzo. The present convent occupies the site where a Vallombrosan monastery existed in the 12th century, which later passed to Benedictine monks of the Silvestrine line. In 1435 the Benedictines were replaced by Dominicans from Fiesole. Two years later, they appealed to Cosimo de’ Medici the Elder, who lived nearby in the family palace, now known as the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, to fund the renovation of the entire complex. The works were entrusted to Michelozzo. Each cell of the monks cloister and many other walls were decorated by Fra Angelico in collaboration with others, including Benozzo Gozzoli. Cosimo de’ Medici had a cell at the convent for his personal retreat. Florence travel guides.
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Florence is one of THE travel destinations and it’s a long time since I was there in my youth. However I’m planning a trip back (after our dollar recovers) and I’ve found this great site for accommodation right in the heart of the city. Check out http://www.monasterystays.com as they offer access to genuine monasteries and convents in and around the city. Prices look good (even with their fee included). I’ve not checked back recently but if you want to see San Marco reasonably then I’d check it out.
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