Palazzo di Parte Guelfa, Florence

Name: Palazzo di Parte Guelfa
Address: Via Val di Lamona, 6, Florence, 50100, Italy
Telephone: +39 055 287876

#295 among attractions in Florence

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The Palazzo di Parte Guelfa is a historical building in Florence, central Italy. During the Middle Ages, it was the headquarters of the Guelph party in the city. ()

Local name: Palagio di Parte Guelfa Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 43°46'11"N, 11°15'14"E

Address

Via Val di Lamona, 6Centro Storico (Centro)Florence 50100 Italy

Contact

+39 055 287876

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Palazzo di Parte Guelfa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Piazza della Signoria, Loggiato of the Uffizi, Abduction of a Sabine Woman, Perseus with the Head of Medusa.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palazzo di Parte Guelfa?

Nearby attractions include Loggia del Mercato Nuovo, Florence (1 min walk), Santa Maria Sopra Porta, Florence (1 min walk), Fontana del Porcellino, Florence (1 min walk), Palazzo Canacci, Florence (1 min walk).

How to get to Palazzo di Parte Guelfa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palazzo di Parte Guelfa:

Bus

Porta Rossa • Lines: C2 (1 min walk)
Condotta • Lines: C2 (3 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (11 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (14 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (17 min walk)
Firenze Porta al Prato (26 min walk)