Monument to Giovanni delle Bande Nere, Florence

Name: Monument to Giovanni delle Bande Nere
Address: Florence, Italy

#109 among attractions in Florence

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Monument to Giovanni delle Bande Nere, Florence

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The Monument to Giovanni delle Bande Nere is a Reinaissance-style marble, outdoor sculptural group located in Piazza San Lorenzo in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. ()

Coordinates: 43°46'30"N, 11°15'18"E

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Centro Storico (Mercato Centrale)Florence Italy

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Monument to Giovanni delle Bande Nere – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Florence Baptistery, Giotto's Campanile, Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence Cathedral.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monument to Giovanni delle Bande Nere?

Nearby attractions include San Giovannino degli Scolopi, Florence (1 min walk), Piazza San Lorenzo, Florence (1 min walk), San Lorenzo, Florence (1 min walk), Biblioteca Riccardiana, Florence (2 min walk).

How to get to Monument to Giovanni delle Bande Nere by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monument to Giovanni delle Bande Nere:

Bus

Piazza di San Lorenzo • Lines: C1 (1 min walk)
Pucci Duomo • Lines: 14, 23, 23 N, C1 (2 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (7 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (8 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (11 min walk)
Firenze Porta al Prato (23 min walk)