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With this very special visit we will look for the alchemical symbols hidden in the imposing buildings and also in the invisible corners of the city.
Florence and magic: esoteric symbols that have been handed down from the darkness of the centuries of history of this city.
Along with the strict religiosity that pervaded all eras in Florence, there was also the need to appeal to alchemy and esoteric symbols.
On the facades of the basilicas of Santa Croce and Santa Maria Novella there are evident signs of science mixed with esoteric symbols, and the palindrome of the Florence Baptistery is still a mystery to be revealed.
An extremely interesting part of the tour is the entrance to the Masonic symbology museum, which was created by a private collector.
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Departure Point
P.za di San Marco, 5-11, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy
In fronnt of the statue of Manfredo Fanti, in the middle of Piazza San Marco
Piazza San Marco, Florence, Italy The quadrangular square has a truly typical shape: surrounded by elegant buildings it is dominated by the facade of the church and convent of San Marco, from which it takes its name; in the center there is a small green area with trees, with a central statue surrounded by benches and, as in the Venetian square of the same name, crowded with pigeons. The bronze statue in question portrays General Manfredo Fanti (who died in Florence), a work of 1873 by the sculptor Papi 10 minutes
Basilica di San Marco, Florence, Italy The basilica of San Marco in Florence is one of the churches of the historic city center, which dominates a crowded square and which acts as a reference point for the surrounding urban area. The church was originally part of the large complex of the convent of San Marco, where many of the most important representatives of fifteenth-century spirituality and culture lived and worked: Cosimo the Elder, Sant'Antonino, Beato Angelico, Ambrogio Catarino Politi, Fra Bartolomeo , Tommaso Caccini (known for having investigated Galileo Galilei) and, above all, fra 'Girolamo Savonarola 20 minutes
Piazza Della Santissima Annunziata, Florence, Italy The basilica of the Santissima Annunziata is the main Marian sanctuary in Florence, the mother house of the served order. The church is located in the homonymous square in the north-eastern part of the city center, near the Spedale degli Innocenti and has been at the center of the life of the city for centuries. 10 minutes
Piazza del Duomo, Florence, Italy Piazza del Duomo is located in the heart of the historic center of Florence. It is dominated by the bulk of the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and related buildings such as Giotto's bell tower and the baptistery of San Giovanni, even if the hypothetical line between via de 'Martelli and via Calzaiuoli divides the square into two sections, with the baptistery in the homonymous piazza San Giovanni. 30 minutes
Museo di Simbologia Massonica, Florence, Italy The Museum of Masonic Symbology in Florence was created to convey to the brothers how habits and customs have changed over time, and at the same time to spread to the public the knowledge of Masonic philosophy and ethics told through its symbols, based on ritual and philosophical work. 45 minutes
Piazza Del Limbo, Florence, Italy Piazza del Limbo is an ancient square in the historic center of Florence, which opens onto Borgo Santi Apostoli. 10 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Angela M
18 Mar 2023
Perfect for experts of the highlights of Florence, and want to experience something different from the classic routes
Really nice guide!
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