Chiesa e Museo di Orsanmichele
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Pedro Pereira
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"Orsanmichele is a rather long name for a church, with three different words that merge into a single term. First documented in 895 as the Oratory of San Michele, it was surrounded by the garden belonging to the Benedictine monastery of the same name.
It is said that in Roman times, on the site where the monumental complex stands today, a temple dedicated to Isis, the Egyptian goddess of fertility, venerated by the Greeks and Romans who believed her to be the Supreme Goddess creator of the universe, was built.
The austere exterior of the church reveals that the building is spread over three floors, a bit like an office building, and represents a fusion of simple walls in pietra serena, complicated arches and windows in Gothic style, external niches that protect various sculptures. Even if you look for it, you will not be able to find an entrance in a classical formal and majestic style.
The structure was destroyed around 1239 and around 1290 Arnolfo di Cambio was commissioned to build a market loggia; the latter, made of wood, was again heavily damaged during a fire and rebuilt in 1336 as a place to store grain for the market, commissioned by the Silk Company.
The architecture of the loggia was characterized by large arch-shaped openings for the market grain, straw and cereals; the second floor was dedicated to offices, while the third housed one of the city's grain warehouses, where supplies were stored to resist in the event of famine or siege."
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Rebecca Nardi
"La Chiesa e Museo di Orsanmichele è un edificio storico unico nel cuore di Firenze, noto per le sue bellissime sculture e la vista panoramica che offre dal piano superiore. Originariamente un mercato del grano, la chiesa è ora un museo d'arte sacra.
Tipo di luogo:
Chiesa e museo d'arte sacra
Prezzo del biglietto:
Ingresso alla chiesa gratuito, museo a pagamento (circa 5 euro).
Cosa si può ammirare:
• Sculture e opere d'arte: Capolavori di artisti come Donatello e Ghiberti.
• Vista sui tetti di Firenze: Una panoramica unica del centro storico.
Quando visitarlo:
L'ideale è visitarlo durante la settimana per evitare la folla, preferibilmente al mattino.
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Myah Abraham
"It is temporarily closed due to flood damage, but set to open up fall of 2023, check on this before attending."
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