Orto Botanico di Firenze, Florence

Name: Orto Botanico di Firenze
Address: Via Giorgio la Pira, Florence, 50121, Italy
Telephone: +39 055 275 6444

#149 among attractions in Florence

Relax in park, Garden, Park, Botanical garden

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Local name: Giardino dei Semplici Elevation: 180 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°46'44"N, 11°15'41"E

Address

Via Giorgio la PiraCentro Storico (San Marco)Florence 50121 Italy

Contact

+39 055 275 6444

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Orto Botanico di Firenze – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Archaeological Museum, Spedale degli Innocenti, Galleria dell'Accademia, Basilica di San Marco.

~840 ftS
Collections of archaeological artifacts
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~960 ftS
Orphanage with portico by Brunelleschi
Spedale degli Innocenti, Florence
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~1110 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence
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~670 ftW
Church,
Basilica di San Marco, Florence
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~460 ftSW
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Museum of Natural History, Florence
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~620 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Chiostro dello Scalzo, Florence
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~550 ftS
Church
Chapel of St Luke, Florence
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~890 ftS
Monuments and statues, Fountain
Fontana dei mostri marini, Florence
5 min walk • The two fontane dei mostri marini are located in the Santissima Annunziata plaza in Florence.
~670 ftW
15th-century convent art museum
Museo di San Marco, Florence
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~660 ftS
Art-filled church known for its frescoes
Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, Florence
4 min walk • The Basilica della Santissima Annunziata is a Renaissance-style, Catholic minor basilica in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. This is considered the mother church of the Servite Order. It is located at the northeastern side of the Piazza Santissima Annunziata near the city center.
~870 ftS
Square
Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, Florence
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Orto Botanico di Firenze?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Natural History, Florence (3 min walk), Palazzo Capponi, Florence (3 min walk), Holy Trinity Church, Florence (3 min walk), Palazzo di San Clemente, Florence (3 min walk).

How to get to Orto Botanico di Firenze by public transport?

The nearest stations to Orto Botanico di Firenze:

Bus

La Pira • Lines: 25, 25 A, 31, 32 (3 min walk)
La Marmora • Lines: 10, 11, 17 B, 17 C, 20, 52 (3 min walk)

Tram

Strozzi - Fallaci • Lines: T1 (15 min walk)
Fortezza • Lines: T1 (16 min walk)

Train

Firenze Le Cure (17 min walk)
Firenze Santa Maria Novella (19 min walk)