Demidoff Chapel of San Donato, Florence

Name: Demidoff Chapel of San Donato
Address: Via S. Donato, 15, Florence, 50127, Italy
Telephone: +39 055 011 2488

#238 among attractions in Florence

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The Cappella Demidoff di San Donato, or Demidoff Chapel of San Donato, is occupied at present by the Church of Christ in Florence, and is found on via San Donato. The church was formerly the private chapel of the Villa San Donato, built by the rich Russian noble, Anatoly Nikolaievich Demidov, 1st Prince of San Donato. It belonged to the Russian Orthodox Church. The chapel recalls both the Pantheon in Rome, with its central oculus, and the Villa Capra "La Rotonda" in Vicenza by Andrea Palladio. The entrance has a classical portico. The building is in a dilapidated state. ()

Local name: Cappella Demidoff di San Donato Completed: 1831 (193 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 43°47'18"N, 11°13'32"E

Address

Via S. Donato, 15Rifredi (Novoli - Baracca Est)Florence 50127 Italy

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+39 055 011 2488

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Demidoff Chapel of San Donato?

Nearby attractions include Villa San Donato, Florence (4 min walk), Palazzina Reale delle Cascine, Florence (13 min walk), Florence Courthouse, Florence (13 min walk), Parco delle Cascine, Florence (17 min walk).

How to get to Demidoff Chapel of San Donato by public transport?

The nearest stations to Demidoff Chapel of San Donato:

Bus

Baracca Paganini • Lines: 30 A, 30 B, 30 F, 35, 35 B, 56 (3 min walk)
Baracca Leoncavallo • Lines: 30 A, 30 Am, 30 B, 35, 56 (4 min walk)

Tram

San Donato - Università • Lines: T2 (5 min walk)
Buonsignori - Liceo Da Vinci • Lines: T2 (12 min walk)

Train

Firenze Porta al Prato (24 min walk)
Firenze Rifredi (25 min walk)