Church of Saint Mary Major, Florence

Name: Church of Saint Mary Major
Address: Vicolo di Santa Maria Maggiore, 1, Florence, 50123, Italy
Telephone: +39 055 215914

#170 among attractions in Florence

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Santa Maria Maggiore di Firenze is a Romanesque and Gothic-style, Roman Catholic church in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. This is among the oldest extant churches in Florence. ()

Local name: Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore Unesco: from 1982Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 43°46'24"N, 11°15'11"E

Address

Vicolo di Santa Maria Maggiore, 1Centro Storico (Mercato Centrale)Florence 50123 Italy

Contact

+39 055 215914

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Church of Saint Mary Major – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Florence Baptistery, Giotto's Campanile, San Lorenzo, Loggia del Bigallo.

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~810 ftNE
Monuments and statues
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of Saint Mary Major?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Orlandini del Beccuto, Florence (1 min walk), Palazzo Martelli, Florence (2 min walk), San Salvatore al Vescovo, Florence (2 min walk), Palazzo Pola e Todescan, Florence (2 min walk).

How to get to Church of Saint Mary Major by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of Saint Mary Major:

Bus

Santa Maria Maggiore • Lines: 14, 14 A, 14 B (1 min walk)
Cerretani • Lines: C1 (1 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (5 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (8 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (11 min walk)
Firenze Porta al Prato (22 min walk)