San Francesco di Paola, Florence

Name: San Francesco di Paola
Address: Florence, Italy

#225 among attractions in Florence

Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place

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San Francesco di Paola is a small Renaissance-style Roman Catholic church in the Oltrarno quarter of Florence, central Italy. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 43°45'54"N, 11°14'13"E

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Centro Storico (Bellosguardo)Florence Italy

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San Francesco di Paola – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Pitti, Boboli Gardens, Brancacci Chapel, Palazzo di Bianca Cappello.

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Boboli Gardens, Florence
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Palazzo Frescobaldi, Florence
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Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Francesco di Paola?

Nearby attractions include Giardino Torrigiani, Florence (7 min walk), Piazza Tasso, Florence (7 min walk), San Salvatore a Camaldoli, Florence (8 min walk), Jewish monumental cemetery, Florence (9 min walk).

How to get to San Francesco di Paola by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Francesco di Paola:

Bus

Pratolini • Lines: 12, 36, 37 (6 min walk)
Petrarca Casone • Lines: 13, 36, 37 (6 min walk)

Tram

Paolo Uccello • Lines: T1 (22 min walk)
Cascine • Lines: T1 (22 min walk)

Train

Firenze Porta al Prato (24 min walk)
Firenze Santa Maria Novella (26 min walk)