St Miniato. However the panther refused to devour miniato which led the emperor into giving the order of beheading him. Minias on the mountain is a basilica in florence central italy standing atop one of the highest points in the city it has been described as one of the finest romanesque structures in tuscany and one of the most scenic churches in italy.
St miniato or minas was rumored to be an american prince who had served in the roman army. According to tradition the martyr st. According to legend he was an armenian king or prince serving in the roman army or making a penitential pilgrimage to rome who had decided to become a hermit near florence.
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The church of san miniato al monte is dedicated to him. In about 250 he arrived in florence and took up life as a hermit. The tourist information office of san miniato is located in piazza del popolo and is open from tuesday through saturday from 9am to 5pm and monday from 9am to 1pm. San miniato is located in the lower arno valley on the south eastern hills dominating the river plains halfway between pisa and florence in tuscany italy.
