Church of the Nativity of Christ and St. Nicholas, Florence

Name: Church of the Nativity of Christ and St. Nicholas
Address: Florence, Italy

#66 among attractions in Florence

Church, Russian revival architecture

Church of the Nativity of Christ and St. Nicholas

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Church of the Nativity of Christ and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is a Russian Orthodox church in Florence, located on via Leone X, near the Basso Fortress. Its style is a late 19th and early 20th century imitation of the earlier Naryshkin Baroque. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Russian revivalCoordinates: 43°47'1"N, 11°15'18"E

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Rifredi (Libertà - Fortezza)Florence Italy

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Church of the Nativity of Christ and St. Nicholas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Galleria dell'Accademia, Mercato Centrale, Basilica di San Marco, Museum of Natural History.

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Piazza della Libertà, Florence
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Nativity of Christ and St. Nicholas?

Nearby attractions include Piazza Della Vittoria, Florence (5 min walk), Chiesa di San Giovannino dei Cavalieri, Florence (8 min walk), Fortezza da Basso, Florence (9 min walk), Porta San Gallo, Florence (9 min walk).

How to get to Church of the Nativity of Christ and St. Nicholas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of the Nativity of Christ and St. Nicholas:

Bus

Poliziano • Lines: 12, 8 (3 min walk)
Lavagnini Leone X • Lines: 8 (3 min walk)

Tram

Strozzi - Fallaci • Lines: T1 (5 min walk)
Statuto • Lines: T1 (7 min walk)

Train

Firenze Statuto (10 min walk)
Firenze Santa Maria Novella (15 min walk)