Torre San Niccolò, Florence

Name: Torre San Niccolò
Address: Piazza Giuseppe Poggi, Florence, 50126, Italy

#77 among attractions in Florence

Forts and castles, Observation decks and towers, Historical place, View point

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The Tower of San Niccolò, once part of a gate or porta in the former defensive walls of Florence, is now located, isolated in piazza Giuseppe Poggi, in the district of Oltrarno, Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. The portal was first erected in 1324. ()

Local name: Porta San Niccolò Coordinates: 43°45'52"N, 11°15'54"E

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Piazza Giuseppe PoggiCentro Storico (Michelangelo)Florence 50126 Italy

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Torre San Niccolò – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Piazzale Michelangelo, San Miniato al Monte, Santa Croce, Palazzo dell'Antella.

~510 ftS
19th-century piazza with views over city
Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence
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~1860 ftS
Striking medieval basilica on a hilltop
San Miniato al Monte, Florence
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~1520 ftN
Landmark Franciscan place of worship
Santa Croce, Florence
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Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo dell'Antella, Florence
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~1750 ftW
Bridge with city views built in 1953
Ponte alle Grazie, Florence
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~760 ftSW
Park, Garden, View point
Giardino delle Rose, Florence
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~1820 ftN
Palace, Neoclassical architecture
Palazzo Vivarelli Colonna, Florence
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~1390 ftNW
Ornate, art-filled Renaissance chapel
Pazzi Chapel, Florence
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~1720 ftW
Gothic architecture, Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Mozzi, Florence
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~1710 ftNW
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Hotel
Monument to Dante, Florence
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~1840 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Malenchini Alberti, Florence
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Torre San Niccolò?

Nearby attractions include Museo Casa Rodolfo Siviero, Florence (2 min walk), Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence (3 min walk), Lungarno della Zecca Vecchia, Florence (4 min walk), Giardino delle Rose, Florence (4 min walk).

How to get to Torre San Niccolò by public transport?

The nearest stations to Torre San Niccolò:

Bus

Serristori Terrazza Marasco • Lines: 23, 23 N, C4 (2 min walk)
Serristori Piazza Poggi • Lines: 23 A, 23 B, C4 (3 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (27 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (30 min walk)

Train

Firenze Campo di Marte (28 min walk)
Firenze Santa Maria Novella (32 min walk)