Ponte alla Carraia, Florence

Name: Ponte alla Carraia
Address: Florence, Italy

#81 among attractions in Florence

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The Ponte alla Carraia is a five-arched bridge spanning the River Arno and linking the district of Oltrarno to the rest of the city of Florence, Italy. To the west is a weir, the Pescaia di Santa Rosa, and the Ponte Amerigo Vespucci, and to the east is the Ponte Santa Trinita. The piazzas on either bank are the Piazza Nazario Sauro and the Piazza Carlo Goldoni. At the northernmost column of the bridge a family of coypus live in a dam. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°46'13"N, 11°14'50"E

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Centro Storico (Santo Spirito)Florence Italy

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Ponte alla Carraia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Via de' Tornabuoni, Palazzo Rucellai, Santo Spirito, Palazzo Corsini.

~1050 ftE
Street, Shopping district, Shopping
Via de' Tornabuoni, Florence
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Palatial 15th-century merchant's house
Palazzo Rucellai, Florence
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~1050 ftS
Brunelleschi church with ornate interior
Santo Spirito, Florence
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Palazzo Corsini, Florence
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Palace
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~1020 ftE
Gothic architecture, Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Spini Feroni, Florence
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~1030 ftSE
Monuments and statues, Bernardo Buontalenti, Winery
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~950 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
San Frediano in Cestello, Florence
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~1110 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Museo Nazionale Alinari della Fotografia, Florence
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ponte alla Carraia?

Nearby attractions include Piazza Carlo Goldoni, Florence (2 min walk), Museo Bellini, Florence (2 min walk), Palazzo Rinuccini, Florence (3 min walk), Palazzo Corsini, Florence (3 min walk).

How to get to Ponte alla Carraia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ponte alla Carraia:

Bus

Guicciardini Carraia • Lines: 11, C3 (2 min walk)
Pescaia di Santa Rosa • Lines: 6 A, 6 B (2 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (10 min walk)
Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1, T2 (11 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (13 min walk)
Firenze Porta al Prato (19 min walk)