Porta alla Croce, Florence

Name: Porta alla Croce
Address: Borgo la croce 5a, Florence, Italy

#245 among attractions in Florence

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The Porta alla Croce is a former gate of the Walls of Florence, locate east of the neighborhood of Santa Croce, in the Piazza Beccaria of Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. The gate was part of the fourth set of walls around Florence built in the late 13th century. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°46'15"N, 11°16'15"E

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Borgo la croce 5aCentro Storico (Sant'Ambrogio)Florence Italy

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Porta alla Croce – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santa Croce, Palazzo Vivarelli Colonna, Pazzi Chapel, Monument to Dante.

0.4 miW
Landmark Franciscan place of worship
Santa Croce, Florence
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, the Basilica di Santa Croce is a monumental testament to the city's rich religious and artistic heritage. This grand church serves not only as a place of worship but also as a mausoleum for some of Italy's most illustrious...
~1320 ftW
Palace, Neoclassical architecture
Palazzo Vivarelli Colonna, Florence
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0.4 miSW
Ornate, art-filled Renaissance chapel
Pazzi Chapel, Florence
12 min walk • The Pazzi Chapel is a chapel located in the "first cloister" on the southern flank of the Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy. Commonly credited to Filippo Brunelleschi, it is considered to be one of the masterpieces of Renaissance architecture.
0.4 miW
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Hotel
Monument to Dante, Florence
12 min walk • The Statue of Dante Alighieri is a monument to Dante Alighieri in Piazza Santa Croce, outside the Basilica of Santa Croce, in Florence, Italy. Erected in 1865, it is the work of the sculptor Enrico Pazzi.
~1710 ftS
Tower
Torre della Zecca, Florence
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~1510 ftNW
Museum
Jewish Museum of Florence, Florence
8 min walk • The Jewish Museum of Florence is a museum of Jewish history located in the Great Synagogue of Florence, Italy.
~1250 ftW
Church
Sant'Ambrogio, Florence
7 min walk • Sant'Ambrogio is a Roman Catholic church in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. It is named in honour of St Ambrose.
~1940 ftW
Palace museum dedicated to Michelangelo
Casa Buonarroti, Florence
10 min walk • Casa Buonarroti is a museum in Florence, Italy. The building was a property owned by the sculptor Michelangelo, which he left to his nephew, Leonardo Buonarroti.
~1410 ftNW
Vast, Moorish-style 1880s synagogue
Great Synagogue of Florence, Florence
7 min walk • The Great Synagogue of Florence or Tempio Maggiore is one of the largest synagogues in South-central Europe, situated in Florence, in Italy.
0.4 miW
Historic walking areas, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Statue of Dante in Piazza di Santa Croce, Florence
12 min walk • The Statue of Dante Alighieri is a monument to Dante Alighieri in Piazza Santa Croce, outside the Basilica of Santa Croce, in Florence, Italy. Erected in 1865, it is the work of the sculptor Enrico Pazzi.
~1450 ftSW
Monastery, Neoclassical architecture
Pia Casa di Lavoro, Florence
7 min walk • The Pia Casa di Lavoro di Montedomini is a large complex of buildings in Florence, Italy; the complex took shape in 1812, on the site of two expropriated former monasteries, where the Napoleonic government built a poor-house.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porta alla Croce?

Nearby attractions include Piazza Cesare Beccaria, Florence (1 min walk), Archivio di Stato di Firenze, Florence (4 min walk), Sant'Ambrogio, Florence (7 min walk), Palazzo Vivarelli Colonna, Florence (7 min walk).

How to get to Porta alla Croce by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta alla Croce:

Bus

Piazza Beccaria • Lines: C2, C3 (1 min walk)
Gramsci Porta alla Croce • Lines: 13, 14 A, 14 B, 23 A, 23 B, 31, 32, 8 (2 min walk)

Train

Firenze Campo di Marte (15 min walk)
Firenze Le Cure (29 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (28 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (30 min walk)