Villa Palmieri, Florence

#377 among attractions in Florence

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Villa Palmieri is a patrician villa in Fiesole, central Italy, that overlooks Florence. The villa's gardens on slopes below the piazza S. Domenico of Fiesole are credited with being the paradisal setting for the frame story of Boccaccio's Decameron. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 295 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°47'47"N, 11°16'41"E

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Campo di Marte (Cure)Florence Italy

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Villa Palmieri – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadio Artemio Franchi, Basilica of Sant'Alessandro, Church of the Nativity of Christ and St. Nicholas, Stibbert Museum.

1.1 miS
Sport complex, Football, Sport venue
Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence
29 min walk • The Stadio Artemio Franchi is an emblematic sports venue nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy. Renowned for its distinctive architecture and historical significance, this stadium has been a fixture of Italian football since its inauguration in 1931.
1 miNE
Museum, Church
Basilica of Sant'Alessandro, Florence
25 min walk • The Basilica of Sant'Alessandro is a Catholic church in Fiesole, Italy. Built in the 6th century on the site of an Etruscan temple, it is the oldest church in Fiesole.
1.5 miSW
Church, Russian revival architecture
Church of the Nativity of Christ and St. Nicholas, Florence
37 min walk • Church of the Nativity of Christ and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is a Russian Orthodox church in Florence, located on via Leone X, near the Basso Fortress. Its style is a late 19th and early 20th century imitation of the earlier Naryshkin Baroque.
1.2 miW
Museum with a collection of armory and art
Stibbert Museum, Florence
30 min walk • The Stibbert Museum is located on via Frederick Stibbert on the hill of Montughi in Florence, Italy. The museum contains over 36,000 artifacts, including a vast collection of armour from Eastern and Western civilizations.
1 miNE
Gothic architecture, Romanesque architecture, Monastery
San Francesco Convent, Florence
25 min walk • The Convent of St. Francis is a Franciscan convent located in the western, historic center of Fiesole in the region of Tuscany. Located on Via San Francesco, it is not far from the Cathedral of Saint Romulus and the former Basilica of St. Alex.
1 miNE
Church, Gothic architecture, Renaissance architecture
Church of Santa Maria Primerana, Florence
27 min walk • The Church of Santa Maria Primerana is a Roman Catholic church located in the Tuscan town of Fiesole. It encloses the eastern end of Piazza Mino, next to the Praetorian Palace.
1 miNE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Fiesole Cathedral, Florence
27 min walk • Fiesole Cathedral, or Cathedral of Saint Romulus of Fiesole, officially the Cathedral of Saint Romulus of Fiesole, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Fiesole, Tuscany, central Italy. It is the seat of the Bishop of Fiesole and is dedicated to Saint Romulus.
0.9 miSE
Museum
Istituto agronomico per l'oltremare, Florence
23 min walk • The Istituto agronomico per l'oltremare in Florence, Italy, is a technical and scientific body of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
1.5 miSW
Unfussy botanical garden with a fountain
Orto Botanico di Firenze, Florence
38 min walk • The Orto Botanico di Firenze, also known as the Giardino dei Semplici, the "Garden of simples", is a botanical garden maintained by the University of Florence. It is located at Via Micheli, 3, Florence, Italy, and open weekday mornings.
1.2 miSW
Historic plaza with an arch and a gate
Piazza della Libertà, Florence
31 min walk • Piazza della Libertà is the northernmost point of the historic centre of Florence. It was created in the 19th century during works to produce the Viali di Circonvallazione around the city. It hosts Triumphal Arch of the Lorraine and, in winter, an ice rink for skating.
0.5 miNE
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Convent of San Domenico, Florence
14 min walk • The Convent of San Domenico is a Dominican convent in Fiesole, Italy, situated between the hill of Fiesole and the suburbs of Florence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Villa Palmieri?

Nearby attractions include Villa Schifanoia, Florence (6 min walk), Badia Fiesolana, Florence (14 min walk), Convent of San Domenico, Florence (14 min walk), San Marco Vecchio, Florence (15 min walk).

How to get to Villa Palmieri by public transport?

The nearest stations to Villa Palmieri:

Bus

Faentina Pietrafitta • Lines: 1 A, 21, 21 D (6 min walk)
Faentina Fusinato • Lines: 1, 21, 21 A (6 min walk)

Train

Il Cionfo (12 min walk)
Firenze San Marco Vecchio (18 min walk)