Piazza Santa Croce, Florence

Name: Piazza Santa Croce
Address: Florence, Italy

#60 among attractions in Florence

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Facts and practical information

Piazza Santa Croce is one of the main plazas or squares located in the central neighborhood of Florence, in the region of Tuscany, Italy. It is located near piazza della Signoria and the National Central Library, and takes its name from the Basilica of Santa Croce that overlooks the square. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°46'9"N, 11°15'39"E

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Centro Storico (Santa Croce)Florence Italy

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Piazza Santa Croce – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bargello, Santa Croce, Palazzo dell'Antella, Pazzi Chapel.

~920 ftNW
Sculpture museum in 13th-century palace
Bargello, Florence
5 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Florence, Italy, the Bargello Museum stands as a formidable testament to Renaissance art and sculpture. Originally constructed in the mid-13th century, this stately building served as the headquarters of the Capitano del Popolo and later as...
~610 ftSE
Landmark Franciscan place of worship
Santa Croce, Florence
3 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...
~150 ftS
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo dell'Antella, Florence
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, the Palazzo dell'Antella is a historical palace that stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage. This architectural gem, located on the bustling Piazza Santa Croce, is renowned for its striking facade that...
~660 ftSE
Ornate, art-filled Renaissance chapel
Pazzi Chapel, Florence
4 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.
~410 ftE
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Hotel
Monument to Dante, Florence
2 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.
~880 ftSW
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Malenchini Alberti, Florence
5 min walk • Palazzo Malenchini Alberti is a palace in Florence, Italy. It was owned by the Alberti, who had also a tower nearby.
~1050 ftNW
Palace
Palazzo Pazzi, Florence
6 min walk • The Palazzo Pazzi, also known as the Palazzo della Congiura or Palazzo Pazzi-Quaratesi is a Renaissance-style palace. It is located on Via del Proconsolo 10 at the corner with Borgo Albizzi in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy.
~950 ftW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Forts and castles
Palazzo Gondi, Florence
5 min walk • Palazzo Gondi is a palace in Florence, Italy, located a block from Piazza della Signoria. It was built in 1490 under design by Giuliano da Sangallo, who was inspired by other major works of stately buildings in the city, such as Palazzo Medici and Palazzo Strozzi.
~680 ftSW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Art museum
Museo Horne, Florence
4 min walk • The Museo Horne is a museum focusing on art and furnishings of the 14th and 15th centuries, located in the former Palazzo Corsi, on via de' Benci number 6 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
~790 ftE
Palace museum dedicated to Michelangelo
Casa Buonarroti, Florence
4 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.
~1050 ftSW
Memorial
Monument of Piazza Mentana, Florence
6 min walk • The Monument of Piazza Mentana or Monument to those fallen at the Battle of Mentana is an early-20th century outdoor bronze statue located the said square of Florence, Italy. The monument displays two patriotic fighters of Garibaldi's units, one wounded, the other fighting, in a dramatic scene.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Piazza Santa Croce?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Cocchi-Serristori, Florence (1 min walk), Palazzo dell'Antella, Florence (1 min walk), Santi Simone e Giuda, Florence (2 min walk), Teatro Verdi, Florence (2 min walk).

How to get to Piazza Santa Croce by public transport?

The nearest stations to Piazza Santa Croce:

Bus

Verdi • Lines: 23, C1, C3 (2 min walk)
Magliabechi • Lines: C3 (3 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (18 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (20 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (23 min walk)
Firenze Campo di Marte (26 min walk)