St. Mark's isn't just a church but a full-blown cultural association organizing numerous events throughout the year that always draw an international crowd. Local English-speaking writers gather here for the Florence Writers' Group, and there are always numerous lectures, events and community service opportunities on the horizon.
Year-round, St. Mark's puts on memorable opera productions inside the striking church, centrally located on one of the Oltrarno's most elegant streets. Enjoy an evening of classic Italian opera, rendered accessible—there is always an introduction in English before each act!