Laurentian Medici Library

About

Mark Rothko show curated by his son, about the artist's relationship with the city

Why go

• It's the definition of dark academia
• Smells like vanilla, almonds and old money
• The ultimate hideout

Must try

• See michelangelo's extraordinary staircase
• Visit the stunning reading room
• Mark rothko show

Pro tips

• Visit early on a weekday for a quieter experience
• Comfortable walking shoes – florence is cobblestone everywhere
• Always carry a scarf – required to enter churches

Good to know

• Hours are brief
• Don't expect too much

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Rating

4.1 / 5 (217 reviews)

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