Fontana dei mostri marini, Florence

Name: Fontana dei mostri marini
Address: Florence, Italy

#88 among attractions in Florence

Monuments and statues, Fountain

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Facts and practical information

The two fontane dei mostri marini are located in the Santissima Annunziata plaza in Florence. ()

Local name: Fontane dei mostri marini Coordinates: 43°46'35"N, 11°15'39"E

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Centro Storico (San Marco)Florence Italy

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Fontana dei mostri marini – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Archaeological Museum, Spedale degli Innocenti, Galleria dell'Accademia, Basilica di San Marco.

~160 ftE
Collections of archaeological artifacts
National Archaeological Museum, Florence
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Florence, the National Archaeological Museum is a treasure trove of ancient history and a pinnacle of cultural heritage. This esteemed institution is renowned for its extensive collection of Etruscan, Roman, Greek, and Egyptian artifacts, making...
~80 ftS
Orphanage with portico by Brunelleschi
Spedale degli Innocenti, Florence
1 min walk • The Spedale degli Innocenti, nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, is a historic building that holds a unique place in the city's rich tapestry of art and humanitarianism. Founded in the early 15th century as an orphanage, it is recognized as one of the earliest...
~580 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence
3 min walk • The Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, or "Gallery of the Academy of Florence", is an art museum in Florence, Italy. It is best known as the home of Michelangelo's sculpture David.
~870 ftNW
Church,
Basilica di San Marco, Florence
5 min walk • San Marco is a religious complex in Florence, Italy. It comprises a church and a convent. The convent, which is now the Museo Nazionale di San Marco, has three claims to fame.
~730 ftN
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Museum of Natural History, Florence
4 min walk • The Museo di Storia Naturale di Firenze is a natural history museum in 6 major collections, located in Florence, Italy. It is part of the University of Florence.
~350 ftN
Church
Chapel of St Luke, Florence
2 min walk • The Cappella di San Luca, also called dei Pittori is a chapel found in the cloisters of the convent of Santissima Annunziata in Florence, Italy.
~790 ftNW
15th-century convent art museum
Museo di San Marco, Florence
4 min walk • Museo Nazionale di San Marco is an art museum housed in the monumental section of the medieval Dominican friary dedicated to St Mark, situated on the present-day Piazza San Marco, in Florence, a region of Tuscany, Italy.
~270 ftNE
Art-filled church known for its frescoes
Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, Florence
2 min walk • The Basilica della Santissima Annunziata is a Renaissance-style, Catholic minor basilica in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. This is considered the mother church of the Servite Order. It is located at the northeastern side of the Piazza Santissima Annunziata near the city center.
~730 ftW
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo Gerini, Florence
4 min walk • The Palazzo Gerini is a Renaissance-style palace located on via Ricasoli 42 in Florence, Italy.
~1110 ftSW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Bartolomeo Ammannati
Palazzo Pucci, Florence
6 min walk • The Palazzo Pucci is a palace located at Via dei Pucci #4 in central Florence in the region of Tuscany, Italy. The façade of the palace spans from Via dei Servi to Via Ricasoli.
~60 ftNW
Square
Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, Florence
1 min walk • Piazza della Santissima Annunziata is a square in the city of Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. The Piazza is named after the church of the Annunziata at the head of the square.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fontana dei mostri marini?

Nearby attractions include Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, Florence (1 min walk), Spedale degli Innocenti, Florence (1 min walk), Equestrian Monument of Ferdinando I, Florence (1 min walk), National Archaeological Museum, Florence (1 min walk).

How to get to Fontana dei mostri marini by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fontana dei mostri marini:

Bus

Santissima Annunziata • Lines: 14 A, 14 B, 23 A, 23 B, 31, 32, 6 A, 6 B (2 min walk)
Museo Archeologico • Lines: 31, 32, 6 A, 6 B (2 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (14 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (15 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (18 min walk)
Firenze Campo di Marte (21 min walk)