Church of San Benedetto, Livorno

Name: Church of San Benedetto
Address: Livorno, Italy

#46 among attractions in Livorno

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Livorno's St. Benedict Church stands at the close of the large Piazza XX Settembre, outside Buontalenti's pentagonal city.

In the center of the square stands the monument to Leopold II, placed here only in the 1950s and once located in Republic Square until it was torn down during a riot in 1849 and abandoned for about a century.

Local name: Chiesa di San BenedettoArchitectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 43°33'1"N, 10°18'54"E

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Church of San Benedetto – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mercato Centrale, Monument of the Four Moors, Dutch German Church, Teatro La Gran Guardia.

~640 ftW
Shopping, Flea market, Market
Mercato Centrale, Livorno
4 min walk • The Mercato delle vettovaglie, also known as Mercato Centrale or Mercato Coperto, rises on the Aurelio Saffi docks along Livorno's Fosso Reale.
0.5 miW
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Monument of the Four Moors, Livorno
14 min walk • The Monument of the Four Moors is a striking historical memorial located in the coastal city of Livorno, Italy. This impressive bronze sculpture, completed in 1626, is dedicated to Ferdinando I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, who played a crucial role in the city's...
~810 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, History museum
Dutch German Church, Livorno
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~1240 ftW
Cinema, Nightlife
Teatro La Gran Guardia, Livorno
6 min walk • Teatro La Gran Guardia, nestled in the heart of Livorno, Italy, stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of this vibrant port city. This historic theater, with its origins dating back to the early 19th century, is a beloved landmark for both residents...
0.4 miW
Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
San Giovanni Battista, Livorno
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0.5 miNW
Church, Baroque architecture
Santa Caterina da Siena, Livorno
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Livorno, Santa Caterina da Siena stands as an emblematic church that embodies the spirit and history of this Italian coastal city. With its striking architecture, the church is not only a place of worship but also a monument that attracts...
~1620 ftW
Synagogue
Synagogue of Livorno, Livorno
8 min walk • The Synagogue of Livorno, nestled in the heart of the city of Livorno, Italy, stands as a testament to the rich Jewish heritage that has been an integral part of the city's fabric for centuries. This magnificent synagogue is not just a place of worship but also a...
~1740 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Neo-renaissance architecture
Santa Maria del Soccorso, Livorno
9 min walk • Santa Maria del Soccorso is a Neoclassical style, Roman Catholic, Marian votive church in central Livorno. The tall brick church facade is located scenically at the end of Via Magenta, and has a park surrounding it. In front is a Monument to Fallen Soldiers in the first World War.
0.5 miNW
Church, Baroque architecture
Santa Caterina da Siena, Livorno
13 min walk • Santa Caterina da Siena is a Baroque architecture, Roman Catholic church in the district Venezia Nuova central Livorno, region of Tuscany, Italy. It stands in front of the Piazza dei Domenicani. The church is notable for its tall octagonal dome and lantern rising above a rough, unfinished rectangular base.
~1550 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture
San Gregorio Illuminatore, Livorno
8 min walk • The church of San Gregorio Illuminatore was the former church of the Armenian Catholic branch in Livorno, region of Tuscany. Destroyed after the Second World War, only the elegant Baroque facade remains, now property of the Patriarch of Cilicia, and standing between two three story buildings serving since 2008 as an intercultural center.
~1980 ftSW
Cemetery
Old English Cemetery, Livorno
10 min walk • The Old English Cemetery is a cemetery in Livorno, central Italy, located on a plot of land near the Via Verdi, close to the Waldensian Church and to the formerly Anglican church of St. George. It is the oldest Protestant cemetery in Italy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of San Benedetto?

Nearby attractions include Mercato Centrale, Livorno (4 min walk), Dutch German Church, Livorno (4 min walk), Piazza della Repubblica, Livorno (5 min walk), Piazza Domenico Guerrazzi, Livorno (5 min walk).

How to get to Church of San Benedetto by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of San Benedetto:

Bus

Della Repubblica • Lines: 10, 4, 8N, 8R, Lb, Lr (4 min walk)
Grande 6 • Lines: 10, 4, 8N, Lb, Lr (5 min walk)

Ferry

Calata Carrara (19 min walk)

Train

Livorno Centrale (28 min walk)