Florence - San Salvatore al Monte / San Francesco al Monte

The church of San Salvatore al Monte (or San Francesco al Monte) tends to get overlooked because of the nearby church of San Miniato but the church that Michelangelo called "la bella villanella" ("the beautiful country lass") is worth visiting for its outstanding clearcut architecture both inside and out. This is mainly the work of Cronaca (from 1499), who had considerable difficulties to overcome since the steepness of the site meant that building could only proceed only if use was made of retaining walls.