Piazzale Donatello, Florence

Name: Piazzale Donatello
Address: Florence, Italy

#323 among attractions in Florence

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Piazzale Donatello is a city square in Florence, Italy. The square is lined by purpose-built artists studio's constructed during the nineteenth century. Each boasts expansive north facing windows. These studios saw the likes of many notable painters, among them Gianni Vagnetti and Michele Gordigiani. The studios remain active to this day with painters working from life by natural light. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°46'41"N, 11°16'4"E

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Centro Storico (San Marco)Florence Italy

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Piazzale Donatello – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Archaeological Museum, Spedale degli Innocenti, Basilica di San Marco, Museum of Natural History.

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Collections of archaeological artifacts
National Archaeological Museum, Florence
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Florence, the National Archaeological Museum is a treasure trove of ancient history and a pinnacle of cultural heritage. This esteemed institution is renowned for its extensive collection of Etruscan, Roman, Greek, and Egyptian artifacts, making...
~1920 ftW
Orphanage with portico by Brunelleschi
Spedale degli Innocenti, Florence
10 min walk • The Spedale degli Innocenti, nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, is a historic building that holds a unique place in the city's rich tapestry of art and humanitarianism. Founded in the early 15th century as an orphanage, it is recognized as one of the earliest...
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Church,
Basilica di San Marco, Florence
12 min walk • San Marco is a religious complex in Florence, Italy. It comprises a church and a convent. The convent, which is now the Museo Nazionale di San Marco, has three claims to fame.
0.4 miW
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Museum of Natural History, Florence
10 min walk • The Museo di Storia Naturale di Firenze is a natural history museum in 6 major collections, located in Florence, Italy. It is part of the University of Florence.
0.4 miW
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Chiostro dello Scalzo, Florence
11 min walk • The Chiostro della Scalzo or is a cloister in Florence, Italy that originally led to a chapel once belonging to a religious company known as the Compagnia del diciplinati di San Giovanni Battista or della Passione di Cristo. The term "scalzo" makes reference to the barefoot brother who carried the Cross during its public processions.
~1720 ftW
Church
Chapel of St Luke, Florence
9 min walk • The Cappella di San Luca, also called dei Pittori is a chapel found in the cloisters of the convent of Santissima Annunziata in Florence, Italy.
~1920 ftW
Monuments and statues, Fountain
Fontana dei mostri marini, Florence
10 min walk • The two fontane dei mostri marini are located in the Santissima Annunziata plaza in Florence.
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15th-century convent art museum
Museo di San Marco, Florence
11 min walk • Museo Nazionale di San Marco is an art museum housed in the monumental section of the medieval Dominican friary dedicated to St Mark, situated on the present-day Piazza San Marco, in Florence, a region of Tuscany, Italy.
~1710 ftW
Art-filled church known for its frescoes
Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, Florence
9 min walk • The Basilica della Santissima Annunziata is a Renaissance-style, Catholic minor basilica in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. This is considered the mother church of the Servite Order. It is located at the northeastern side of the Piazza Santissima Annunziata near the city center.
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Museum
Jewish Museum of Florence, Florence
10 min walk • The Jewish Museum of Florence is a museum of Jewish history located in the Great Synagogue of Florence, Italy.
~1960 ftW
Square
Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, Florence
10 min walk • Piazza della Santissima Annunziata is a square in the city of Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. The Piazza is named after the church of the Annunziata at the head of the square.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Piazzale Donatello?

Nearby attractions include Cimitero degli Inglesi, Florence (2 min walk), Palazzo di San Clemente, Florence (6 min walk), Fondazione Scienza e tecnica, Florence (6 min walk), Palazzo Capponi, Florence (6 min walk).

How to get to Piazzale Donatello by public transport?

The nearest stations to Piazzale Donatello:

Bus

Matteotti Borgo Pinti • Lines: 8 (2 min walk)
Piazzale Donatello • Lines: 8 (3 min walk)

Train

Firenze Campo di Marte (12 min walk)
Firenze Le Cure (16 min walk)

Tram

Strozzi - Fallaci • Lines: T1 (23 min walk)
Unità • Lines: T2 (24 min walk)