Church and Museum of Orsanmichele

Church and Museum of Orsanmichele

Church and Museum of Orsanmichele
4.5
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09:00 - 19:00
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09:00 - 19:00
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09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday
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09:00 - 19:00
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09:00 - 19:00
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09:00 - 19:00
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09:00 - 19:00
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This extraordinary structure testifies to the historic evolution of the city, which once served as a granary in the gardens of the Sisters of San Michele during Florence's mercantile period.
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Florentia, as it was called by Latins, is permeated by an eternal beauty spread in all corners of the city. The historic center is characterized by the immensity of the Duomo, able to transport tourists into the brightest age of Florence: the Renaissance. Who does not know the Brunelleschi Dome, San Giovanni Baptistery and the Giotto’s Campanile? Everything is enclosed here and it would be easy to imagine the city as it was in ancient times, with maids walking in the main square and horses carrying coaches. Nowadays, roads are busy with street artists. Rustic Tuscan bakeries give way to fashion shops; just stop for a few minutes in the middle of Piazza della Repubblica to enjoy the colors and sweet melody of the carousel that will bring back great memories from anyone’s childhood.
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia50,431 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
We visitedthe Orsanmichele Church during our walking tour of Florence.

It was an oratory dedicated to St. Michael. with a vegetable garden surrounding.

It was built as a market in 1336 and converted to a church in 1380.

The facade had lovely decorations of statues of their patron saints. which are now preserved in the Museum of Orsanmichele.

The interior of the church has remained original since it was constructed in the Gothic style.
Written 23 February 2024
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Tanmouss
Oslo, Norway2,056 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
Beautiful church with painted ceiling and a tabernacle that looks like a lace jewel. Previously a grain store to prevent famine under siege. The original statues are stored in the museum facing the church. It is worth the visit not only to see the renovated statues but also for the beautiful space , high ceiling and nice views over the city and the Duomo.
Written 21 January 2024
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Noraatc
Sudbury, MA35,558 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Solo
No visit to Florence goes without the Orsanmichele. In the past, I had been very lucky to enjoy its solemn interior, but this time the church was closed. Thankfully, the front door was opened and I was able to admire gorgeous 14th century marble tabernacle by Andrea di Cione - it is just gorgeous.
Written 12 March 2023
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel39,612 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
This is a lovely church, combined with a small museum.
The building itself is lovely, as are the interiors, but that hardly justifies the entrance price.
Written 23 December 2022
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BaruchBarryPinnick
Ma'ale Adumim, Israel222 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
You could walk past Orsanmichele a hundred times and not appreciate what's inside. We visited the church and the Museum. The church is a converted granary, which helps to explain the unusual style of the interior. A guidebook can really help to explain features that might otherwise be overlooked.
The museum is on the upper floors and involves a climb of well over a hundred stairs. The main attractions are the original statues that were originally on the outside of this building and have been replaced by replicas. You are therefore able to see the sculptures at close range, which is impossible when you're looking up at them from the street below; in addition, the replicas allow you to view them in their original positions as integral parts of the exterior design.
Written 4 December 2022
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MidwestKathM
Detroit, MI934 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
I was drawn to this site to see the tabernacles lining the exterior of the building. Each tabernacle represents a guild and is filled with a statue of their patron saints executed by some of the greatest sculptors of the day, including Ghiberti and Donatello. Worth walking around and really looking at before entering the church, which is medieval dark but quite lovely. We then went to the top floor of the building (via the adjacent building and bridge connecting the two) where the guilds would have hosted large gatherings. So glad we took advantage of this unexpected opportunity to see the views of Florence.
Written 2 November 2022
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irina j
London, UK1,999 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
Even if you don’t have time to go inside, it’s worth to spend time and look at the works (statues) outside in different niches. The originals were commissioned to some very famous artists of the time and represent different guilds/ professions . It’s quite fun to spot the saints and read what they mean and what attributes they have. All originals now has been replaced by copes but niches themselves are very decorative and very different!
Written 7 October 2022
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MikesWanders
Charlotte, NC143 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
This museum / church is one of the highlights of our trip to Florence. It is a place that we have walked by dozens of times on prior visits and not even given a second look to. I learned of it by listening to a podcast called Rebuilding the Renaissance by coincidence shortly before we decided to book this trip.

The church itself is pretty much meh. Nothing to see here really. But, their times visits include a mandatory 20 minutes in the church before being allowed to go to the museum. (I would recommend finding the podcast episode that talks about each of the statues and using that as a guide. while some of the details have changed since it was recorded, the status have not).

The museum houses the original statues except for two Donatellos (one is at the Bargello and the other at Santa Croce I think..maybe SMN). There were so few people visiting this site and they rushed through very quickly. We spent the maximum time allowed in the part with the statues and it was a great experience being the only ones there.

I don't think this would have been nearly as interesting if we had not had our own audio guide / professor talking to us. It went from what would have been another church and more statues to something very interesting and memorable.
Written 19 July 2022
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artmac21
Inverness, UK80 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
This was my last stop in Florence and I am so glad I went in. The church is small but has the most beautiful tarbancle I’ve ever seen. It’s very quiet and peaceful and has some art. I went onto the museum which houses the original statues, that you see outside in the niches. They are stunning and worth viewing, especially the four crowned saints which is so detailed you can see the stubble! Finally, the upper floor has the most stunning views of Florence, giving you a panorama of the city, with the Duomo to one side and the Palazzo Vecchio to another. I didn’t climb the Duomo as both the heat and the wait seemed too much. This was such a delight. It was quiet and the stairs are manageable, although still a hike. I was so pleased I had left this to last as it did allow me to see Florence in all its glory. An unexpected delight.
Written 29 August 2020
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David
Lille, France1,593 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Solo
I was drawn to this Church by the Rick Steve Audio tour of Florence. Sadly, on the two occasions I visited, the Church was not open. A great shame - there are some very intersting statues on the outside and it would have been nice to take a look inside.

Please could you make the opening hours clear! I'd be more than happy to make a donation to come and have a look round and I'm sure others would think the same.

I'd love to be able to rank higher than 3*s but without knowing when the inside is open, it's difficult to reccomend the place to others.
Written 21 August 2020
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