Monument of Piazza Mentana, Florence

Name: Monument of Piazza Mentana
Address: Piazza Mentana,2/3r, Florence, Italy

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The Monument of Piazza Mentana or Monument to those fallen at the Battle of Mentana is an early-20th century outdoor bronze statue located the said square of Florence, Italy. The monument displays two patriotic fighters of Garibaldi's units, one wounded, the other fighting, in a dramatic scene. ()

Coordinates: 43°46'2"N, 11°15'28"E

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Piazza Mentana,2/3rCentro Storico (Santa Croce)Florence Italy

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Monument of Piazza Mentana – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Which popular attractions are close to Monument of Piazza Mentana?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Malenchini Alberti, Florence (2 min walk), Palazzo Busini Bardi, Florence (2 min walk), San Remigio, Florence (3 min walk), Museo Horne, Florence (3 min walk).

How to get to Monument of Piazza Mentana by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monument of Piazza Mentana:

Bus

Diaz • Lines: C1 (1 min walk)
Benci • Lines: 23, C1, C3 (3 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (17 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (20 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (23 min walk)
Firenze Campo di Marte (31 min walk)