Museo di San Marco

"His unostentatious and direct paintings exalt the simple beauties of the contemplative life." Full review

"A testament to the work of painter–monk Fra Angelico, this museum is housed in the Dominican convent of San Marco."

"In 1437, Cosimo de' Medici il Vecchio, grandfather of Lorenzo the Magnificent, had Michelozzo convert a medieval monastery here into a new home for the Dominicans." Full review

"The museum includes the famed monks' cells with frescoes by Fra Angelico." Full review

" The themes may become repetitive, but the artistic importance of the works is impressive. " Full review

"The painter Fra (or Beato) Angelico lived and worked at the Friary of San Marco between 1436 and 1445, a period in which he created some of the most enduring images in Christendom." Full review

"Housed in the monastery of San Marco, this museum pays homage to the delicate, spiritual work of Fra Angelico who lived and worked here as a monk from 1435-1445." Full review

"The 15th-century artist, Fra Angelico, lived and worked in this convent between 1438 and 1444 and left some of his most famous spiritual paintings here." Full review

"Set in a beautiful convent designed in the 15th century by architect Michelozzo....it feels like it's a secret though it's always been beloved for its standout frescoes." Full review

"You'll get a taste of Renaissance Florence at this still-functioning monastery. The 15th-century painter Fra Angelico lived here; you'll find his meditative frescoes in the monks' cells."