San Miniato al Monte
The view of the Green and White Marble facade of San Miniato Al Monte deserves the short climb beyond the favorite point of view, Piazzale Michelangiolo (or you can stay on the bus to go here).But, unlike the subsequent facades, it rises to a large mosaic of gold.The portic effect looks back at the classical Roman architecture, and the mosaics are of distinct Byzantine inspiration, both influences that are mixed in the new Romanian Tuscan architectural style.Several Byzantine style mosaics, a marble pulpit from the 12th century and the decorated screen of the choir are all the culminating points, and more remarkable is the sacristy.His walls are lined by the vibrant panels of the 14th-century Spinetollo Aretino masterpiece, the life of Saint Benedict.It is among the most splendid rooms in Florence and equal to those in any palace.