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Did you know that you can visit this convent in Florence? This place has a lot of history, and the impressive thing is that it is still in perfect condition, in fact, part of its facilities are still occupied by friars. The convent was part of the patronage of Cosimo de Medici (The Elder), and the architect who designed it was Michelozzo. You can tour each of its rooms and cells, which have a beautiful design by Beato Angelico, also known as Fra Angelico. In this explained tour, I will take you by the hand through the place so that you can get to know every corner of it and appreciate the frescoes and other works that are in the San Marco Museum. People mentioned: Cosimo the Elder (Patron) Michelozzo (Architect of the Convent) Fra Angelico (Artist) Friar Bartholomew (Artist) Giovanni Antonio Sogliani (Artist) Domenico Ghirlandaio (Artist) Girolamo Savonarola (Frier who caused the Bonfire of the Vanities) Saint Antoninus (First Prior of the Convent) Saint Dominic (Saint of the Convent) #florence #arthistory #sanmarcomuseums