The square
The plain, unfinished facade of Brunelleschi’s basilica looks down on the liveliest square on the south bank. From aperitivo hour onward the bars around it fill up and people sit out on the church steps and around the fountain.
The walk: about 11 minutes
From the square, head west on Via Sant’Agostino, carry on along Via Santa Monaca to Piazza del Carmine, the church of the Brancacci Chapel, then go one block north to Borgo San Frediano. Mysterium is at number 81/83R, under the gold maze sign. About 870 m.
Why make the walk
Santo Spirito is best for standing around outside with a glass. Mysterium is a different kind of night: a seat at the bar, signature cocktails, low light, and a room under exposed beams and a fifteenth-century vault. Many people do both.
Hours
Open from 6 pm until 1 am on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and until 2 am on Friday and Saturday. Closed on Tuesday. Full directions and map.
