San Benedetto, Florence

Name: San Benedetto
Address: Piazza S. Benedetto, Florence, 50122, Italy

#156 among attractions in Florence

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San Benedetto is a small, Roman Catholic former parish church, then oratory, located in a piazza of the same name just off the piazza of the Duomo of Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Benedetto Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 43°46'20"N, 11°15'25"E

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Piazza S. BenedettoCentro Storico (Centro)Florence 50122 Italy

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San Benedetto – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Florence Baptistery, Piazza del Duomo, Bargello, Giotto's Campanile.

~620 ftNW
Landmark marble-clad religious monument
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~480 ftSE
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~350 ftNW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Benedetto?

Nearby attractions include Piazza del Duomo, Florence (2 min walk), Palazzo Sacrati Guadagni Strozzi, Florence (2 min walk), Santa Reparata, Florence (2 min walk), Museo nazionale di antropologia ed etnologia, Florence (2 min walk).

How to get to San Benedetto by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Benedetto:

Bus

Studio • Lines: C1 (1 min walk)
Proconsolo • Lines: C1, C2 (2 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (11 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (13 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (16 min walk)
Firenze Porta al Prato (27 min walk)