Episode 347 - Florence - Museum of Orsanmichele

Built in the 14th century, the Museum of Orsanmichele was originally a grain market, but later turned into a church.  The museum is housed inside of this church and includes a beautiful "Madonna and Child by Bernardo Daddi and a magnificent Gothic "Tabernacle" by Orcagna on the ground floor, as well as many sculptural masterpieces by Donatello, Ghiberti, Verrocchio, and Giambologna on the first floor.  The upper-most floor of the museum offers breathtaking 360° views of the surrounding city of Florence.