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Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Florence - Piazza San Marco

 The Piazza San Marco is located in the centre of Florence containing the Museo Nazionale di San Marco and a monument to Generale Manfredo Fanti.

The Museo Nazionale di San Marco is housed medieval Dominican convent of San Marco dedicated to St Mark.

Museo Nazionale di San Marco

 Generale Manfredo Fanti was a prominent military leader in battles for Italian independence and unification. The statue was erected in 1873 and features two marble bas-reliefs, one of the arms of war, the other an episode in the Battle of San Martino.

Generale Manfredo Fanti

Generale Manfredo Fanti statue

Generale Manfredo Fanti
Arms of War

Generale Manfredo Fanti
Battle of San Martino