Fortezza da Basso, Florence

Name: Fortezza da Basso
Address: Viale Filippo Strozzi, Florence, 50129, Italy
Telephone: +39 055 49721

#107 among attractions in Florence

Forts and castles, Historical place, Convention center

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Fortezza da Basso is a fort inserted in the fourteenth century walls of Florence. Its official name is the Fortress of Saint John the Baptist. In modern times it is home to numerous conferences, concerts and national and international exhibitions, such as Pitti Immagine. Its total area is nearly 100,000 square meters. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 43°46'54"N, 11°14'56"E

Address

Viale Filippo StrozziCentro Storico (San Jacopino)Florence 50129 Italy

Contact

+39 055 49721

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Fortezza da Basso – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Santa Maria Novella, Cappelle Medicee, Mercato Centrale.

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Art treasures and funerary monuments
Santa Maria Novella, Florence
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Tombs of the powerful Tuscan dynasty
Cappelle Medicee, Florence
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Shopping, Flea market, Market
Mercato Centrale, Florence
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Church,
Basilica di San Marco, Florence
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Church, Russian revival architecture
Church of the Nativity of Christ and St. Nicholas, Florence
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Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Chiostro dello Scalzo, Florence
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15th-century convent art museum
Museo di San Marco, Florence
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Monuments and statues
Monument to Giovanni delle Bande Nere, Florence
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Square, Shopping
Piazza San Lorenzo, Florence
14 min walk • Piazza San Lorenzo is a city square in Florence, Italy.
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Palace, Shopping
Palazzo Ginori, Florence
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fortezza da Basso?

Nearby attractions include Palazzina Reale di Santa Maria Novella, Florence (8 min walk), Church of the Nativity of Christ and St. Nicholas, Florence (9 min walk), Cenacolo di Fuligno, Florence (9 min walk), San Barnaba, Florence (10 min walk).

How to get to Fortezza da Basso by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fortezza da Basso:

Tram

Fortezza • Lines: T1 (3 min walk)
Strozzi - Fallaci • Lines: T1 (5 min walk)

Bus

Beslan T1 Fortezza • Lines: 17, 20, 23 A, 23 B (4 min walk)
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo • Lines: 536, N452, N520, N523, N524, N528, N530, N531, N997 (4 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (8 min walk)
Firenze Statuto (10 min walk)