The unusual location of this museum, incorporated into an ancient monastery, works perfectly to enhance the ancient charm of its collections. The monastery itself was built by Michelozzo, while the museum established its significance all the way back in 1869. The understated and humble design of the museum, promoted by the Prior of the monastery, Fra Angelico, features earth tones and a simple elegance, instantly instilling a sense of calm and rationality.

The museum showcases the largest collection in the world of Angelico’s intricate frescoes, including the acclaimed Renaissance Painting, Annunciation, Crucifixion, the Deposition of Christ, The Last Judgement and countless other masterpieces. However, the museum also values the works of other talented artists throughout history, such as the Last Supper by Ghirlandaio, the Madonna della Cintola by Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio, and the Madonna and Child by Paolo Uccello.

With two rows of pillars stretching across the room, pure white walls and arched alcoves lining the walls, the library seems to exude wisdom and knowledge. In fact, it stores valuable manuscripts in the ancient languages of Latin and Greek, enlightening the world about theology and philosophy. There is also a bell, la piagnona, with a sordid history. You’ll have to visit to find out the story of its criminal past…