Villa Schifanoia, Florence

Name: Villa Schifanoia
Address: 121 Via Giovanni Boccaccio, Florence, Italy

#296 among attractions in Florence

Vernacular architecture, Park, Relax in park

Gallery (3)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

Villa Schifanoia is a villa and gardens in Fiesole, Tuscany, central Italy. It is near the boundary with the Province of Florence. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 384 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°47'54"N, 11°16'53"E

Address

121 Via Giovanni BoccaccioCampo di Marte (Cure)Florence Italy

Contact

Website

Social media

Add

Florence

Day trips

Villa Schifanoia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadio Artemio Franchi, Basilica of Sant'Alessandro, San Francesco Convent, Church of Santa Maria Primerana.

1.2 miS
Sport complex, Football, Sport venue
Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence
32 min walk • The Stadio Artemio Franchi is an emblematic sports venue nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy. Renowned for its distinctive architecture and historical significance, this stadium has been a fixture of Italian football since its inauguration in 1931.
0.8 miNE
Museum, Church
Basilica of Sant'Alessandro, Florence
20 min walk • The Basilica of Sant'Alessandro is a Catholic church in Fiesole, Italy. Built in the 6th century on the site of an Etruscan temple, it is the oldest church in Fiesole.
0.8 miNE
Gothic architecture, Romanesque architecture, Monastery
San Francesco Convent, Florence
20 min walk • The Convent of St. Francis is a Franciscan convent located in the western, historic center of Fiesole in the region of Tuscany. Located on Via San Francesco, it is not far from the Cathedral of Saint Romulus and the former Basilica of St. Alex.
0.8 miNE
Church, Gothic architecture, Renaissance architecture
Church of Santa Maria Primerana, Florence
21 min walk • The Church of Santa Maria Primerana is a Roman Catholic church located in the Tuscan town of Fiesole. It encloses the eastern end of Piazza Mino, next to the Praetorian Palace.
0.8 miNE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Fiesole Cathedral, Florence
21 min walk • Fiesole Cathedral, or Cathedral of Saint Romulus of Fiesole, officially the Cathedral of Saint Romulus of Fiesole, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Fiesole, Tuscany, central Italy. It is the seat of the Bishop of Fiesole and is dedicated to Saint Romulus.
1.1 miE
Park, View point
Monte Ceceri, Florence
29 min walk • Monte Ceceri is a hill near Fiesole, Tuscany. It is part of a 44-hectare nature reserve to the northeast of the city of Florence, within the Metropolitan City of Florence.
0.9 miS
Museum
Istituto agronomico per l'oltremare, Florence
25 min walk • The Istituto agronomico per l'oltremare in Florence, Italy, is a technical and scientific body of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
1.4 miSW
Historic plaza with an arch and a gate
Piazza della Libertà, Florence
36 min walk • Piazza della Libertà is the northernmost point of the historic centre of Florence. It was created in the 19th century during works to produce the Viali di Circonvallazione around the city. It hosts Triumphal Arch of the Lorraine and, in winter, an ice rink for skating.
~1580 ftNE
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Convent of San Domenico, Florence
8 min walk • The Convent of San Domenico is a Dominican convent in Fiesole, Italy, situated between the hill of Fiesole and the suburbs of Florence.
0.8 miNE
Library
Episcopal Seminary of Fiesole, Florence
21 min walk • The Episcopal Seminary of Fiesole is a former Roman Catholic seminary in Fiesole, Italy. Founded in the 17th century, the seminary was run by the Diocese of Fiesole until it was closed in 1970.
0.8 miNE
Monuments and statues
The Encounter of Teano, Florence
21 min walk • The Encounter of Teano is a bronze monumental equestrian statuary group depicting the encounter of King Vittorio Emanuele II and Garibaldi, both on horseback, at a bridge in Teano on October 26, 1860. The monument is present in the piazza Mino da Fiesole, in front of the Palazzo Pretorio in Fiesole, region of Tuscany, Italy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Villa Schifanoia?

Nearby attractions include Villa Palmieri, Florence (6 min walk), Convent of San Domenico, Florence (8 min walk), Badia Fiesolana, Florence (9 min walk), Fiesole School of Music, Florence (15 min walk).

How to get to Villa Schifanoia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Villa Schifanoia:

Bus

Ospedale Camerata • Lines: 7 (5 min walk)
Di San Domenico 06 • Lines: 7 (6 min walk)

Train

Il Cionfo (17 min walk)
Firenze San Marco Vecchio (23 min walk)