Loggia del Mercato Nuovo, Florence

Name: Loggia del Mercato Nuovo
Address: Piazza della Repubblica, Florence, 50123, Italy

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The Loggia del Mercato Nuovo, popularly known as the Loggia del Porcellino, is a building in Florence, Italy. It is so called to distinguish it from the Mercato vecchio that used to be located in the area of today's Piazza della Repubblica. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 43°46'11"N, 11°15'15"E

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Piazza della RepubblicaCentro Storico (Centro)Florence 50123 Italy

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Loggia del Mercato Nuovo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Loggia del Mercato Nuovo?

Nearby attractions include Fontana del Porcellino, Florence (1 min walk), Palazzo di Parte Guelfa, Florence (1 min walk), Palazzo Bartolini-Torrigiani, Florence (1 min walk), Santa Maria Sopra Porta, Florence (1 min walk).

How to get to Loggia del Mercato Nuovo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Loggia del Mercato Nuovo:

Bus

Porta Rossa • Lines: C2 (1 min walk)
Condotta • Lines: C2 (2 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)