Duration
1h 15m
Best Time
Any time
Price
€€
Closures
Closed on Monday
About Museo di San Marco
Enter through the main door on Piazza San Marco and immediately turn right to avoid the crowds that typically start on the left in the cloister. Most visitors tend to spend too much time in the ground floor galleries, where the art on display is less impressive, missing the better light on the upper floor in the afternoon. Cell 7 houses Angelico's Mocking of Christ, featuring an optical illusion – the blindfolded Jesus – that often goes unnoticed.
Insider Tips
Enter through the main door on Piazza San Marco and immediately turn right to avoid the crowds that usually start gathering left in the cloister
Most visitors tend to spend too much time in the ground floor galleries with lesser works, overlooking the best light upstairs in the afternoon
Cell 7 contains Angelico's Mocking of Christ, a painting featuring an optical illusion – the blindfolded Jesus – which often goes unnoticed by most people.
Practical Details
Getting There
Address
Piazza San Marco, 3, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy
Neighborhood
San Marco & Santissima AnnunziataSkip the queue: Book tickets online to avoid the ticket line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 1h 15m.
Museo di San Marco is in the San Marco & Santissima Annunziata neighborhood of Florence. The address is Piazza San Marco, 3, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy. The area is well-served by metro.
This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Closed on Monday. Check the official website for holiday closures and special hours.
