Florence, San Miniato al Monte's steps now clean and free of weeds

In Florence, restoration work on the southwest portion of the steps of the basilica of San Miniato al Monte, designed and supervised by the Soprintendenza and the Fabbrica di Palazzo Vecchio, has been completed. The work involved cleaning the stone, travertine surfaces of the staircase (they were cleaned with techniques involving the use of ion exchange resins and rinses with low-pressure nebulized demineralized water) and the subsequent removal of weeds. The restoration also involved the mosaic and river pebble paving of the staircase.

This was a very important intervention to recover this asset, explained Florence Mayor Dario Nardella. The restoration, which cost 80,000 euros, “is part,” the mayor noted, “of the extensive recovery project that also involved the Poggi ramps, which were returned to the city in all their ancient splendor a few months ago and will continue with new investments.” Nardella is echoed by the councillor for culture, Tommaso Sacchi: “we are very proud of this intervention, which involved the great twin travertine staircase, made during the period of construction of the Viale dei Colli and delivered by Poggi to the Municipal Art Office on July 28, 1876. Our commitment to this monument will continue with much new investment to move forward in the restoration of such ancient, such precious and such beautiful parts of Florence. We therefore launch an appeal to find new investors to help us complete the restoration.”

Pictured: the steps of San Miniato al Monte after restoration

Florence, San Miniato al Monte's steps now clean and free of weeds

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