Santo Spirito, Florence

Name: Santo Spirito
Address: Piazza Santo Spirito, 30, Florence, 50125, Italy
Telephone: +39 055 210030

#59 among attractions in Florence

Church, Filippo Brunelleschi, Unesco

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Facts and practical information

The Basilica di Santo Spirito is a church in Florence, Italy. Usually referred to simply as Santo Spirito, it is located in the Oltrarno quarter, facing the square with the same name. The interior of the building – internal length 97 meters – is one of the preeminent examples of Renaissance architecture. ()

Local name: Basilica di Santo Spirito Completed: 1487 (537 years ago)Unesco: from 1982Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 43°46'3"N, 11°14'54"E

Address

Piazza Santo Spirito, 30Centro Storico (Santo Spirito)Florence 50125 Italy

Contact

+39 055 210030

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Santo Spirito – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Pitti, Vasari Corridor, Palazzo di Bianca Cappello, San Jacopo sopr'Arno.

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Palazzo Frescobaldi, Florence
2 min walk • The Palazzo Frescobaldi is a Renaissance-style palace located in the Borgo Santo Spirito of central Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. It located on via Santo Spirito 11-13. The garden abuts the rear of the Basilica di Santo Spirito.
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Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Santo Spirito open?

Santo Spirito is open:

Monday 9 am - 1 pm & 3 pm - 7 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 1 pm & 3 pm - 7 pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday 9 am - 1 pm & 3 pm - 7 pm
Friday 9 am - 1 pm & 3 pm - 7 pm
Saturday 9 am - 1 pm & 3 pm - 7 pm
Sunday 9 am - 1 pm & 3 pm - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Santo Spirito?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo di Bianca Cappello, Florence (2 min walk), St Mark's English Church, Florence (2 min walk), Palazzo Frescobaldi, Florence (2 min walk), Fontana dello Sprone, Florence (3 min walk).

How to get to Santo Spirito by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santo Spirito:

Bus

Frescobaldi • Lines: 11, C3, C4 (3 min walk)
Sant'Agostino • Lines: C3, C4 (4 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (14 min walk)
Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1, T2 (16 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (18 min walk)
Firenze Porta al Prato (24 min walk)