Surrounding San Miniato al Monte is a very large cemetery, called the Porte Sante, or Holy Doors. The cemetery is home to many famous Italians, including politicians, painters and writers, such as Carlo Lorenzini, author of Pinocchio.
Just inside the entrance to the cemetery is the bell tower of church. We arrived there at Noon to hear the bells.
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| Click here to hear the bell toll. |
The monuments in the cemetery are numerous and ornate.
In addition to the monuments atop gravesites, the cemetery has numerous family mausoleums.
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| This mausoleum includes the Star of David |
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| Not to worry. Film director Franco Zeffirelli does not yet reside here. At 93, he is alive and kicking here in Florence. |
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| The beautiful mosaic of the Ruspoli family mausoleum drew our attention. |
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| The Ruspoli family residence in the center of Florence also drew our attention. Wherever they reside, the Ruspoli will have a nice place to rest. |
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| A lone rose caught our eye because of its beauty and because it is blooming despite the cold. |
Outside the cemetery is a shop where the monks sell their products.
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| Making a purchase in the shop |
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| A happy customer with monk-made cookies and chocolate. |
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| Another scenic view of Florence from San Miniato al Monte |
We hope you enjoyed touring San Miniato al Monte with us.
P.S. Don't forget San Miniato's example. If you lose your head, don't let that slow you down. Just pick it up and keep moving forward.
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