The
San Marco quarter is named after the church and convent dedicated to
the saint. the convent was famous for its pharmacy and for the Black
Friars. Along Via Cavour it is still possible to see the products for
sale carved in stone and hung on the walls.
The nearby Piazza
Santissima Annunziata has many stories to tell, thanks to its museum,
family histories and works of important artists like Brunelleschi
hospital of the innocents. Under the arcades of such building we can
still see the famous wheel where newborns could be anonymously
abandoned hoping for a better life. Many events are held in the
square, including concerts and markets throughout the year.
David,
a Florentine Icon
The real David, carved by Michelangelo
Buonarroti, can be seen in the Galleria dell'Accademia located in Via
Ricasoli. If you want a more intimate encounter with this
masterpiece, pay a visit in the evening. Once a week the museum is
open till late, allowing you o skip long and boring lines.
Strategic
position
Piazza San Marco is an area with great historical
buildings, with a relaxed atmosphere along the streets, except for
the chaotic traffic around the square. Piazza San Marco is a major
hub for the main bus lines. There you can find bus stop for line 7,
going all the way to Fiesole, a great small town with an astonishing
and breathtaking view over the city.
