Baluardo a San Giorgio, Florence

Name: Baluardo a San Giorgio
Address: Florence, Italy

#273 among attractions in Florence

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The Baluardo a San Giorgio is a trapezoidal shaped enclosure that is part of a line of historic fortifications of the city of Florence. Located along the walls of Florence, near the Porta San Giorgio, in the south-west of the city, it is also known as the Baluardo della Ginevra, due to the presence at one time of a nearby spring called the Ginevra. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°45'47"N, 11°15'23"E

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Centro Storico (Michelangelo)Florence Italy

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Baluardo a San Giorgio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo Galileo, Porcelain Museum, Ponte alle Grazie, Giardino delle Rose.

~1720 ftN
History of science in ancient building
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Baluardo a San Giorgio?

Nearby attractions include Porta San Giorgio, Florence (3 min walk), Bardini Gardens, Florence (3 min walk), Belvedere Fort, Florence (4 min walk), Palazzo Nasi, Florence (4 min walk).

How to get to Baluardo a San Giorgio by public transport?

The nearest stations to Baluardo a San Giorgio:

Bus

Mozzi • Lines: C1 (5 min walk)
Torrigiani Chiesa Luterana • Lines: C3, C4 (5 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (23 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (26 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (29 min walk)
Firenze Porta al Prato (36 min walk)