Really beautiful place. My advice is go early, the whole museum can be watched in 1hr 30min. Going on normal pace, you don’t need to rush, enjoy it.

The San Marco Museum in Florence is a total gem for art lovers. The frescoes by Fra Angelico are mind-blowing and give off such a serene vibe. The fact that it's set in an old monastery also adds a unique touch. If you're into art and history, this spot should definitely be on your list.

Fra Angelico (1395 to 1455) was an early renaissance Dominican friar and painter known for his fresco works that later influenced the great Michelangelo. One of the best places in the world to see many of Fran Angelico’s frescos is at his own friary, Museo de San Marco. We visit the museum whenever we are in Firenze. In addition to the new perspective of his paintings, Fra Angelico made use of gold leaf and lapis lazuli (ultramarine) from Afghanistan. Both colors were used to show wealth. The blue from the lapis lazuli was used extensively in Ming vases (1368 - 1644) and Titian used it so much in his paintings that some began to call it Titian Blue (1488 to 1576). The color is still used today but was in short supply during Covid due to the mining labor needed to extract it. Helpful Hint: The quarters of Savonarola, the charismatic and despotic monk who ruled Firenze after the fall of the Medici, is on the second floor. He ordered the “bonfires of the vanities” during which many precious art pieces were burned because he thought them too worldly.

So beautiful, marvelous, if you love deep religious Renaissance art, this is the place to go. Very calm atmosphere.

The best museum I went to in Florence. I love Fra Angelico and seeing the work in person was astonishing. I didn’t know angel Gabriel’s wings sparkled until I saw it in person! I really felt the spirit of this place and was so glad I visited. It’s a nice contrast to the opulence of so many other places in Florence. I didn’t book ahead and was not busy on a Tuesday in October.

I enjoyed seeing newer artists displayed in the courtyard and their take on the art inside the San Marco. The coolest thing about it is Savanarola's quarters. My issue was there was quite a bit of things that are said to be attributed to him but are in question. And many things are recreated instead of the actual item. frescoes are beautiful. That's one of the few places that actually has Italian instead of Latin inscriptions which actually means something. The art is very interesting and shy away from what we typically see.

It was nice. I personally would advice people to learn more about the bible in advance, since there were many drawings based on the bible. But I still think, that anyone can enjoy this art!

Anyone that misses out on this museum in Florence is perhaps missing one of the most beautiful, unique and fascinating places in the city. A former monastery where noted early Renaissance painter Fra Angelico lived and worked, it is an impressive collection of his detailed, exquisite and beautiful works. On the top floor, you can walk through the small rooms where the monks would sleep and pray, each with a small beautifully preserved fresco by Fra Angelico. Absolutely do not miss this - just 2 minutes away from the Accademia, I'd much rather visit this one again! No queues and very quiet inside.

An absolute hidden gem in Florence. If you walk a block away from the super crowded Gallery of the Academy, you’ll find this awesome museum. Even if you are not an art enthusiast the museum (former Dominic convent) has beautiful spaces. Nonetheless, if you’re and art buff who loves Fra Angelico, then this is your spot! In the lower floor you can admire a couple of frescos and the refectory but the masterpieces are located in the upper floor, where Fra Angelico painted more than 30 of his brother’s cells. By the time of this review, the entrance of the museum was behind the Tram construction site so it appears to be closed. Don’t pay attention and circle the construction site to enter an overlooked piece of Florence.

I visited this place again, i love it. All the family enjoyed it.

The Annunciation, 1445 by Fra Angelico Fra Angelico's fresco is not just a standalone painting but is integrated into the architectural design of the Convent of San Marco. It was created as part of the overall decoration of the convent, with each fresco tailored to the specific space it occupies.