Hercules and Cacus, Florence

Name: Hercules and Cacus
Address: Florence, Italy

#99 among attractions in Florence

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Hercules and Cacus is a white sculpture to the right of the entrance of the Palazzo Vecchio in the Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy. ()

Local name: Ercole e Caco Coordinates: 43°46'9"N, 11°15'21"E

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Centro Storico (Centro)Florence Italy

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Hercules and Cacus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Uffizi, Piazza della Signoria, Museo Galileo, Loggiato of the Uffizi.

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Which popular attractions are close to Hercules and Cacus?

Nearby attractions include Perseus with the Head of Medusa, Florence (1 min walk), Pasquino Group, Florence (1 min walk), Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence (1 min walk), Abduction of a Sabine Woman, Florence (1 min walk).

How to get to Hercules and Cacus by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hercules and Cacus:

Bus

Galleria degli Uffizi • Lines: C1 (2 min walk)
Condotta • Lines: C2 (2 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (13 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (16 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (19 min walk)
Firenze Porta al Prato (29 min walk)