Equestrian Monument of Cosimo I, Florence

Name: Equestrian Monument of Cosimo I
Address: Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy

#153 among attractions in Florence

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The Equestrian Monument of Cosimo I is a bronze equestrian statue executed by Giambologna from 1587 to 1594, and erected in 1594 in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. ()

Local name: Statua equestre di Cosimo I de' Medici Coordinates: 43°46'11"N, 11°15'22"E

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Piazza della SignoriaCentro Storico (Centro)Florence Italy

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Equestrian Monument of Cosimo I – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Uffizi, Piazza della Signoria, Loggiato of the Uffizi, Abduction of a Sabine Woman.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Equestrian Monument of Cosimo I?

Nearby attractions include Piazza della Signoria, Florence (1 min walk), Fountain of Neptune, Florence (1 min walk), Palazzo Uguccioni, Florence (1 min walk), Museo dei Ragazzi, Florence (1 min walk).

How to get to Equestrian Monument of Cosimo I by public transport?

The nearest stations to Equestrian Monument of Cosimo I:

Bus

Condotta • Lines: C2 (2 min walk)
Canto alla Quarconia • Lines: C2 (3 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (13 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (15 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (18 min walk)
Firenze Porta al Prato (28 min walk)