Chiostro dello Scalzo, Florence

Name: Chiostro dello Scalzo
Address: Via Camillo Cavour, 69, Florence, 50121, Italy
Telephone: +39 055 238 8604

#76 among attractions in Florence

Museum, Art museum, Historical place, Monastery

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°46'47"N, 11°15'34"E

Address

Via Camillo Cavour, 69Centro Storico (San Marco)Florence 50121 Italy

Contact

+39 055 238 8604

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Chiostro dello Scalzo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1270 ftSE
Collections of archaeological artifacts
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~1330 ftS
Orphanage with portico by Brunelleschi
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~1150 ftS
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Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence
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~490 ftS
Church,
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~520 ftS
Museum, Science museum, History museum
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~990 ftSE
Church
Chapel of St Luke, Florence
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~1250 ftS
Monuments and statues, Fountain
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~560 ftS
15th-century convent art museum
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~1110 ftSE
Art-filled church known for its frescoes
Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, Florence
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~1200 ftS
Square
Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, Florence
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~620 ftSE
Unfussy botanical garden with a fountain
Orto Botanico di Firenze, Florence
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Chiostro dello Scalzo open?

Chiostro dello Scalzo is open:

Monday 8:15 am - 1:50 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 8:15 am - 1:50 pm
Friday closed
Saturday 8:15 am - 1:50 pm
Sunday 8:15 am - 1:50 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Chiostro dello Scalzo?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa di San Giovannino dei Cavalieri, Florence (2 min walk), Casino Mediceo di San Marco, Florence (2 min walk), Holy Trinity Church, Florence (3 min walk), Basilica di San Marco, Florence (3 min walk).

How to get to Chiostro dello Scalzo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chiostro dello Scalzo:

Bus

Salvestrina • Lines: 1, 25, 7, C1 (2 min walk)
La Marmora • Lines: 10, 11, 17 B, 17 C, 20, 52 (3 min walk)

Tram

Strozzi - Fallaci • Lines: T1 (12 min walk)
Fortezza • Lines: T1 (13 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (16 min walk)
Firenze Le Cure (17 min walk)