Piazza San Marco, Florence

Name: Piazza San Marco
Address: Florence, Italy

#284 among attractions in Florence

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Facts and practical information

Piazza San Marco is a city square in Florence, Italy. In the center of the piazza is the Monument to Generale Manfredo Fanti. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°46'40"N, 11°15'32"E

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Centro Storico (San Marco)Florence Italy

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Piazza San Marco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Archaeological Museum, Spedale degli Innocenti, Galleria dell'Accademia, Basilica di San Marco.

~830 ftSE
Collections of archaeological artifacts
National Archaeological Museum, Florence
5 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...
~800 ftSE
Orphanage with portico by Brunelleschi
Spedale degli Innocenti, Florence
4 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...
~440 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence
3 min walk • The Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, or "Gallery of the Academy of Florence", is an art museum in Florence, Italy. It is best known as the home of Michelangelo's sculpture David.
~220 ftN
Church,
Basilica di San Marco, Florence
2 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.
~340 ftNE
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Museum of Natural History, Florence
2 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.
~720 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Chiostro dello Scalzo, Florence
4 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.
~670 ftE
Church
Chapel of St Luke, Florence
4 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.
~730 ftSE
Monuments and statues, Fountain
Fontana dei mostri marini, Florence
4 min walk • The two fontane dei mostri marini are located in the Santissima Annunziata plaza in Florence.
~160 ftNE
15th-century convent art museum
Museo di San Marco, Florence
1 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.
~740 ftSE
Art-filled church known for its frescoes
Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, Florence
4 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.
~730 ftS
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo Gerini, Florence
4 min walk • The Palazzo Gerini is a Renaissance-style palace located on via Ricasoli 42 in Florence, Italy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Piazza San Marco?

Nearby attractions include Monument to General Manfredo Fanti, Florence (1 min walk), University of Florence, Florence (1 min walk), Museo di San Marco, Florence (1 min walk), Basilica di San Marco, Florence (2 min walk).

How to get to Piazza San Marco by public transport?

The nearest stations to Piazza San Marco:

Bus

San Marco Rettorato • Lines: 10 (1 min walk)
Piazza di San Marco • Lines: 1 A, 1 B, 10, 11, 14 A, 14 B, 17, 20, 23 A, 23 B, 25, 31, 32, 52, 6 A, 6 B, 7, C1 (1 min walk)

Tram

Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (13 min walk)
Unità • Lines: T2 (13 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (15 min walk)
Firenze Le Cure (20 min walk)