The Crypt of San Miniato al Monte church in Florence. This panorama shows the structure of the crypt with it's vaulted ceiling and old frescoes.

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The Crypt of San Miniato al Monte church in Florence is the oldest part of the church. It is reached by descending the steps at the end of either of the aisles in the church. Little about the crypt has changed since it was first built.

The high altar in the crypt is said to contain the bones of St Minias himself, but there is evidence suggesting these were removed to Metz before the church was even built. There are has seven aisles with groin vaults and frescoes by Taddeo Gaddi depicting Saints and Prophets.

San Miniato al Monte - Other Images

San Miniato al Monte is considered one of the finest Romanesque churches in Tuscany. Other pictures taken in and around the church show:

• Nave showing the free-standing Cappella del Crocefisso (Chapel of the Crucifix), the painted, trussed and coffered ceiling, and 13th century patterned floor.
• Sacristy decorated with beautiful 14th century frescoes depicting the life of St Benedict and the Four Evangelists.
• front of San Miniato al Monte showing the facade and view over Florence.
• Porte Sante cemetery, laid out in 1854 and surrounded by walls which turned the church into a fortress.

Basilica di San Miniato al Monte
Via delle Porte Sante, 34
50125 Florence, Italy
055 2342731

Bus: San Miniato al Monte (01)