Porta San Giorgio, Florence

Name: Porta San Giorgio
Address: Florence, Italy

#335 among attractions in Florence

Historical place, City gate

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Facts and practical information

The Porta San Giorgio is a medieval gateway located on the south-east end of the Oltrarno walls of Florence, Italy. Ramparts of the Belvedere fortress, begun in 1590, stand adjacent to the gate. The road away from Florence soon passes the church of San Leonardo in Arcetri. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°45'46"N, 11°15'18"E

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Centro Storico (Michelangelo)Florence Italy

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

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Pitti, Museo Galileo, Porcelain Museum, Boboli Gardens.

~1560 ftNW
Renaissance palace with art gallery complex
Palazzo Pitti, Florence
8 min walk • Palazzo Pitti, a grand Renaissance palace, stands as a testament to the rich history and artistic legacy of Florence, Italy. Originally built for the banker Luca Pitti in the 15th century, the palazzo was later acquired by the Medici family, who transformed it into the...
~1770 ftN
History of science in ancient building
Museo Galileo, Florence
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, the Museo Galileo is a temple to the history of science, paying homage to the city's rich scientific heritage. Situated within the Palazzo Castellani, the museum stands as a testament to the intellectual prowess that flourished...
~750 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Porcelain Museum, Florence
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Florence, the Porcelain Museum is a hidden gem for those who appreciate the fine art of ceramics. Situated within the opulent Boboli Gardens, the museum is housed in the Palazzo Pitti's Casino del Cavaliere, offering a serene backdrop that...
~1790 ftW
Statue-filled Renaissance gardens
Boboli Gardens, Florence
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, the Boboli Gardens stand as a magnificent open-air museum, showcasing the grandeur of landscape architecture from the 16th century. This historical park, sprawling behind the Pitti Palace—once the residence of the Medici...
~1560 ftNE
Bridge with city views built in 1953
Ponte alle Grazie, Florence
8 min walk • Ponte alle Grazie is a historical bridge that spans the Arno River in the enchanting city of Florence, Italy. With its origins dating back to the 13th century, it holds a significant place in Florentine history, being one of the oldest bridges to have graced the city's...
~320 ftW
16th-century fort with city views
Belvedere Fort, Florence
2 min walk • The Forte di Belvedere or Fortezza di Santa Maria in San Giorgio del Belvedere is a fortification in Florence, Italy.
~1530 ftNW
Gothic architecture, Museum
Vasari Corridor, Florence
8 min walk • The Vasari Corridor is an elevated enclosed passageway in Florence, central Italy, connecting the Palazzo Vecchio with the Palazzo Pitti.
~1210 ftN
Gothic architecture, Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Capponi alle Rovinate, Florence
6 min walk • Palazzo Capponi alle Rovinate is a late-Gothic and early Renaissance-style residential palace located on Via de' Bardi in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy.
~1120 ftNW
Obelisk
Boboli obelisk, Florence
6 min walk • The Boboli obelisk, previously called the Obelisco Mediceo, is an ancient Egyptian granite obelisk, which was moved in the 18th century from Rome to Florence, where it was erected in the Boboli Gardens.
~1200 ftNE
Gothic architecture, Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Mozzi, Florence
6 min walk • Palazzo Mozzi or Palazzo de' Mozzi is an early Renaissance palace, located at the end of the Piazza de' Mozzi that emerges from Ponte alle Grazie and leads straight to the palace where via San Niccolò becomes via de' Bardi in the Quartiere of Santo Spirito in the Oltrarno section of Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy.
~610 ftNE
Park, Garden
Bardini Gardens, Florence
3 min walk • The Giardino Bardini is an Italian Renaissance garden of the Villa Bardini in the hilly part of Oltrarno, offering fine views of Florence, Italy. Opened only recently to the public, it is one of Florence's well kept secrets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porta San Giorgio?

Nearby attractions include Belvedere Fort, Florence (2 min walk), Baluardo a San Giorgio, Florence (3 min walk), Bardini Gardens, Florence (3 min walk), Porcelain Museum, Florence (4 min walk).

How to get to Porta San Giorgio by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta San Giorgio:

Bus

Mozzi • Lines: C1 (6 min walk)
Torrigiani Chiesa Luterana • Lines: C3, C4 (7 min walk)

Tram

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

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (28 min walk)
Firenze Porta al Prato (35 min walk)