Santa Maria Sopra Porta, Florence

Name: Santa Maria Sopra Porta
Address: Florence, Italy

#346 among attractions in Florence

Church, Romanesque architecture

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Santa Maria Sopra Porta is a small, former Roman Catholic church, built in rustic stone Romanesque style, located on Via Pellicceria, Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. It now houses the library of the Palazzo di Parte Guelfa. ()

Coordinates: 43°46'10"N, 11°15'13"E

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Centro Storico (Centro)Florence Italy

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Santa Maria Sopra Porta – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Loggiato of the Uffizi, Abduction of a Sabine Woman.

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Square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Maria Sopra Porta?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo di Parte Guelfa, Florence (1 min walk), Palazzo Canacci, Florence (1 min walk), Loggia del Mercato Nuovo, Florence (1 min walk), Fontana del Porcellino, Florence (1 min walk).

How to get to Santa Maria Sopra Porta by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Maria Sopra Porta:

Bus

Porta Rossa • Lines: C2 (2 min walk)
Condotta • Lines: C2 (3 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (11 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (14 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (17 min walk)
Firenze Porta al Prato (26 min walk)