Boboli obelisk, Florence

Name: Boboli obelisk
Address: Florence, Italy

#57 among attractions in Florence

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The Boboli obelisk, previously called the Obelisco Mediceo, is an ancient Egyptian granite obelisk, which was moved in the 18th century from Rome to Florence, where it was erected in the Boboli Gardens. ()

Local name: Obelisco di Boboli Coordinates: 43°45'51"N, 11°15'4"E

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Centro Storico (Santo Spirito)Florence Italy

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Boboli obelisk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, Porcelain Museum, Boboli Gardens.

~1530 ftN
Medieval stone bridge with jewelry shops
Ponte Vecchio, Florence
8 min walk • The Ponte Vecchio, an iconic medieval stone bridge, arches gracefully over the Arno River in the heart of Florence, Italy. Renowned for its history and unique architecture, the bridge is distinguished by the shops built upon its edges, a common sight in the cities of...
~480 ftNW
Renaissance palace with art gallery complex
Palazzo Pitti, Florence
3 min walk • Palazzo Pitti, a grand Renaissance palace, stands as a testament to the rich history and artistic legacy of Florence, Italy. Originally built for the banker Luca Pitti in the 15th century, the palazzo was later acquired by the Medici family, who transformed it into the...
~880 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Porcelain Museum, Florence
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Florence, the Porcelain Museum is a hidden gem for those who appreciate the fine art of ceramics. Situated within the opulent Boboli Gardens, the museum is housed in the Palazzo Pitti's Casino del Cavaliere, offering a serene backdrop that...
~830 ftSW
Statue-filled Renaissance gardens
Boboli Gardens, Florence
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, the Boboli Gardens stand as a magnificent open-air museum, showcasing the grandeur of landscape architecture from the 16th century. This historical park, sprawling behind the Pitti Palace—once the residence of the Medici...
~800 ftSE
16th-century fort with city views
Belvedere Fort, Florence
4 min walk • The Forte di Belvedere or Fortezza di Santa Maria in San Giorgio del Belvedere is a fortification in Florence, Italy.
~860 ftN
Gothic architecture, Museum
Vasari Corridor, Florence
5 min walk • The Vasari Corridor is an elevated enclosed passageway in Florence, central Italy, connecting the Palazzo Vecchio with the Palazzo Pitti.
~1530 ftNE
Gothic architecture, Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Capponi alle Rovinate, Florence
8 min walk • Palazzo Capponi alle Rovinate is a late-Gothic and early Renaissance-style residential palace located on Via de' Bardi in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy.
~1210 ftNW
Palace
Palazzo di Bianca Cappello, Florence
6 min walk • The Palazzo di Bianca Cappello, originally belonging to Corbinelli family is a Renaissance-style palace located on Via Maggio #26 of the quarter of Oltrarno in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy.
~1400 ftNW
Brunelleschi church with ornate interior
Santo Spirito, Florence
7 min walk • The Basilica di Santo Spirito is a church in Florence, Italy. Usually referred to simply as Santo Spirito, it is located in the Oltrarno quarter, facing the square with the same name.
~1500 ftN
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
San Jacopo sopr'Arno, Florence
8 min walk • San Jacopo sopr'Arno is a church in Florence, Italy. The church was built in the 10th–11th centuries in Romanesque style. It subsequently experienced heavy modifications including the addition of a triple-arched portico.
~1370 ftE
Park, Garden
Bardini Gardens, Florence
7 min walk • The Giardino Bardini is an Italian Renaissance garden of the Villa Bardini in the hilly part of Oltrarno, offering fine views of Florence, Italy. Opened only recently to the public, it is one of Florence's well kept secrets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Boboli obelisk?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Pitti, Florence (3 min walk), Belvedere Fort, Florence (4 min walk), Boboli Gardens, Florence (5 min walk), Vasari Corridor, Florence (5 min walk).

How to get to Boboli obelisk by public transport?

The nearest stations to Boboli obelisk:

Bus

Pitti • Lines: C3, C4 (4 min walk)
Piazza San Felice • Lines: 11 (5 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (20 min walk)
Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1, T2 (22 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (25 min walk)
Firenze Porta al Prato (31 min walk)