Belvedere Fort, Florence

Name: Belvedere Fort
Address: Via San Leonardo 1, Florence, 50125, Italy
Telephone: +39 055 217704

#43 among attractions in Florence

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Facts and practical information

The Forte di Belvedere or Fortezza di Santa Maria in San Giorgio del Belvedere is a fortification in Florence, Italy. ()

Local name: Forte Belvedere Coordinates: 43°45'47"N, 11°15'13"E

Address

Via San Leonardo 1Centro Storico (Michelangelo)Florence 50125 Italy

Contact

+39 055 217704

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Day trips

Belvedere Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Pitti, Museo Galileo, Porcelain Museum, Boboli Gardens.

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Renaissance palace with art gallery complex
Palazzo Pitti, Florence
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~1770 ftN
History of science in ancient building
Museo Galileo, Florence
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Museum, Art museum, History museum
Porcelain Museum, Florence
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~1480 ftW
Statue-filled Renaissance gardens
Boboli Gardens, Florence
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~1740 ftNE
Bridge with city views built in 1953
Ponte alle Grazie, Florence
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Vasari Corridor, Florence
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~1260 ftNE
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Palazzo Capponi alle Rovinate, Florence
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~800 ftNW
Obelisk
Boboli obelisk, Florence
4 min walk • The Boboli obelisk, previously called the Obelisco Mediceo, is an ancient Egyptian granite obelisk, which was moved in the 18th century from Rome to Florence, where it was erected in the Boboli Gardens.
~1420 ftNE
Gothic architecture, Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Mozzi, Florence
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~790 ftNE
Park, Garden
Bardini Gardens, Florence
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~1310 ftNE
Palace
Palazzo Nasi, Florence
7 min walk • The Palazzo Nasi, also known as the Palazzo Torrigiani or Palazzo Scarlatti, is a palace located at Piazza de' Mozzi 4, down the street where the Ponte alle Grazie enters the Oltrarno, in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. Another Palazzo Torrigiani Del Nero, with a Mannerist or late-Renaissance-style facade stands closer to the river.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Belvedere Fort?

Nearby attractions include Porta San Giorgio, Florence (2 min walk), Porcelain Museum, Florence (3 min walk), Baluardo a San Giorgio, Florence (4 min walk), Bardini Gardens, Florence (4 min walk).

How to get to Belvedere Fort by public transport?

The nearest stations to Belvedere Fort:

Bus

Mozzi • Lines: C1 (7 min walk)
Santa Maria Soprarno • Lines: C1, C3, C4 (7 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (22 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (25 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (27 min walk)
Firenze Porta al Prato (34 min walk)