Biblioteca Riccardiana, Florence

Name: Biblioteca Riccardiana
Address: Florence, Italy

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The Biblioteca Riccardiana is a library in Florence, Italy. The library is located adjacent to the Palazzo Medici Riccardi. The main facade of Michelozzo's Medici Riccardi palace is on Via Camillo Cavour, while Riccardiana library's main but unimposing entrance and facade is located on Via de' Ginori, parallel and northeast of Cavour. The rear of the Medici palace has a small polygonal private garden, whose north side also has an entrance to the library. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°46'32"N, 11°15'19"E

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Centro Storico (Mercato Centrale)Florence Italy

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Biblioteca Riccardiana – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Florence Baptistery, Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence Cathedral, San Lorenzo.

~850 ftS
Landmark marble-clad religious monument
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Iconic Renaissance palace and art museum
Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence
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~780 ftS
Medieval cathedral with iconic red dome
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1400s church connected to the Medici
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Church
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Monuments and statues
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Square, Historical place
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Which popular attractions are close to Biblioteca Riccardiana?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence (1 min walk), Palazzo Ginori, Florence (1 min walk), Magi Chapel, Florence (1 min walk), Monument to Giovanni delle Bande Nere, Florence (2 min walk).

How to get to Biblioteca Riccardiana by public transport?

The nearest stations to Biblioteca Riccardiana:

Bus

Piazza di San Lorenzo • Lines: C1 (2 min walk)
Cavour Palazzo Medici • Lines: C1 (2 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (7 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (8 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (11 min walk)
Firenze Statuto (22 min walk)