Front door view, Badia Fiorentina.

©Nardia Plumridge/Lonely Planet


Delve into Florence of the past in this historic 10th-century abbey hidden in the city centre. Pop by in time for its daily choral service at 5.30pm, or come earlier to explore the quiet cloister and take home souvenirs from the small shop selling soaps and condiments made by the clergy.


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