Tornabuoni Chapel, Florence

Name: Tornabuoni Chapel
Address: Florence, Italy

#213 among attractions in Florence

Church, Gothic architecture

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The Tornabuoni Chapel is the main chapel in the church of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy. It is famous for the extensive and well-preserved fresco cycle on its walls, one of the most complete in the city, which was created by Domenico Ghirlandaio and his workshop between 1485 and 1490. ()

Local name: Cappella Tornabuoni Coordinates: 43°46'30"N, 11°14'58"E

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Centro Storico (Stazione - Il Prato)Florence Italy

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Day trips

Tornabuoni Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Lorenzo, Santa Maria Novella, Cappelle Medicee, Palazzo Rucellai.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tornabuoni Chapel?

Nearby attractions include Santa Maria Novella, Florence (2 min walk), Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Florence (3 min walk), Palazzo dei Cartelloni, Florence (3 min walk), Palazzo Mondragone, Florence (4 min walk).

How to get to Tornabuoni Chapel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tornabuoni Chapel:

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (1 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (3 min walk)

Bus

Stazione Scalette • Lines: 11, 12, 17 B, 17 C, 23, 23 N, 6 A, 6 B, C2, C4 (2 min walk)
Stazione Nazionale • Lines: 1, 1 A, 1 B, 52, 7 (2 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (6 min walk)
Firenze Porta al Prato (16 min walk)