Piazza San Lorenzo, Florence

Name: Piazza San Lorenzo
Address: Piazza San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy
Telephone: 0055-29-21-37

#118 among attractions in Florence

Square, Gift shop, Shopping

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Piazza San Lorenzo is a city square in Florence, Italy. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°46'30"N, 11°15'15"E

Address

Piazza San LorenzoCentro Storico (Mercato Centrale)Florence Italy

Contact

0055-29-21-37

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Piazza San Lorenzo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Florence Baptistery, Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence Cathedral, San Lorenzo.

~720 ftS
Landmark marble-clad religious monument
Florence Baptistery, Florence
4 min walk • Florence Baptistery, known as the Baptistery of Saint John, is an architectural marvel located in the heart of Florence, Italy. This octagonal building is one of the oldest structures in the city, with its construction dating back to the 4th or 5th century.
~370 ftE
Iconic Renaissance palace and art museum
Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence
2 min walk • The Palazzo Medici Riccardi stands as a testament to the grandeur and influence of the Medici family in the heart of Florence, Italy. Constructed in the mid-15th century, this Renaissance palace was designed by Michelozzo di Bartolomeo for Cosimo the Elder of the...
~800 ftSE
Medieval cathedral with iconic red dome
Florence Cathedral, Florence
4 min walk • Florence Cathedral, officially known as the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, stands as a majestic centerpiece in the heart of Florence, Italy. This grand church is renowned for its distinctive red-tiled dome, engineered by Filippo Brunelleschi, which has become an...
~240 ftSE
1400s church connected to the Medici
San Lorenzo, Florence
2 min walk • San Lorenzo, nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, is a church steeped in historical significance and architectural grandeur. This sacred site has been a place of worship since the Roman era, but the current structure primarily dates back to the early Renaissance...
~300 ftW
Tombs of the powerful Tuscan dynasty
Cappelle Medicee, Florence
2 min walk • The Medici Chapels, or Cappelle Medicee, serve as a monumental homage to the Medici family's legacy, nestled within the vibrant historical tapestry of Florence, Italy. This museum, a part of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, is renowned for housing the grandiose tombs of...
~420 ftE
Church
Magi Chapel, Florence
3 min walk • The Magi Chapel is a chapel in the Palazzo Medici Riccardi of Florence, Italy. Its walls are almost entirely covered by a famous cycle of frescoes by the Renaissance master Benozzo Gozzoli, painted around 1459 for the Medici family, the effective rulers of Florence.
~440 ftN
Shopping, Flea market, Market
Mercato Centrale, Florence
3 min walk • The Mercato Centrale in Florence is located between via dell'Ariento, via Sant'Antonino, via Panicale and Piazza del Mercato Centrale. It is one of the results from the time of risanamento, the period when Florence was the capital of Italy in the late nineteenth century.
~770 ftS
Church
San Salvatore al Vescovo, Florence
4 min walk • San Salvatore al Vescovo is a church located in Florence, Italy. It was first built in the 11th century and has had several subsequent modifications.
~870 ftE
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Bartolomeo Ammannati
Palazzo Pucci, Florence
5 min walk • The Palazzo Pucci is a palace located at Via dei Pucci #4 in central Florence in the region of Tuscany, Italy. The façade of the palace spans from Via dei Servi to Via Ricasoli.
~190 ftE
Monuments and statues
Monument to Giovanni delle Bande Nere, Florence
1 min walk • 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.
~740 ftS
Square, Historical place
Piazza San Giovanni, Florence
4 min walk • Piazza San Giovanni is a city square in Florence, Italy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Piazza San Lorenzo?

Nearby attractions include Monument to Giovanni delle Bande Nere, Florence (1 min walk), Sagrestia Vecchia, Florence (2 min walk), San Lorenzo, Florence (2 min walk), Laurentian Library, Florence (2 min walk).

How to get to Piazza San Lorenzo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Piazza San Lorenzo:

Bus

Piazza di San Lorenzo • Lines: C1 (1 min walk)
Cappelle Medicee • Lines: C1 (2 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (6 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (7 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (10 min walk)
Firenze Porta al Prato (22 min walk)