Piazza Piave, Florence

Name: Piazza Piave
Address: Florence, Italy

#246 among attractions in Florence

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Piazza Piave is a square on the viali di Circonvallazione in Florence, Italy. It marks the eastern boundary of the historic city centre on the north bank of the river Arno. At its centre is the Torre della Zecca Vecchia. It marks the junction between five traffic arteries - the Lungarno della Zecca Vecchia, the Lungarno Pecori Giraldi, the viale della Giovine Italia, via dei Malcontenti and via Tripoli. Inside the city wall, at the junction between via Tripoli and via via dei Malcontenti, the square widens - this space is recorded on the carta del Buonsignori as the "Sepolture dei Giudei" or Jewish Cemetery. It was known as the Piazza della Zecca Vecchia until 1919, when it was renamed in honour of the Battle of Piave River. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°46'0"N, 11°15'55"E

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Centro Storico (Santa Croce)Florence Italy

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Piazza Piave – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Piazzale Michelangelo, Santa Croce, Palazzo dell'Antella, Giardino delle Rose.

~1340 ftS
19th-century piazza with views over city
Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence
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~870 ftNW
Landmark Franciscan place of worship
Santa Croce, Florence
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~1340 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo dell'Antella, Florence
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~1550 ftS
Park, Garden, View point
Giardino delle Rose, Florence
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~990 ftN
Palace, Neoclassical architecture
Palazzo Vivarelli Colonna, Florence
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~800 ftNW
Ornate, art-filled Renaissance chapel
Pazzi Chapel, Florence
4 min walk • The Pazzi Chapel is a chapel located in the "first cloister" on the southern flank of the Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy. Commonly credited to Filippo Brunelleschi, it is considered to be one of the masterpieces of Renaissance architecture.
~1460 ftNW
Square
Piazza Santa Croce, Florence
8 min walk • Piazza Santa Croce is one of the main plazas or squares located in the central neighborhood of Florence, in the region of Tuscany, Italy. It is located near piazza della Signoria and the National Central Library, and takes its name from the Basilica of Santa Croce that overlooks the square.
~1090 ftNW
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Hotel
Monument to Dante, Florence
6 min walk • The Statue of Dante Alighieri is a monument to Dante Alighieri in Piazza Santa Croce, outside the Basilica of Santa Croce, in Florence, Italy. Erected in 1865, it is the work of the sculptor Enrico Pazzi.
~830 ftS
Forts and castles, Observation decks and towers, Historical place
Torre San Niccolò, Florence
5 min walk • The Tower of San Niccolò, once part of a gate or porta in the former defensive walls of Florence, is now located, isolated in piazza Giuseppe Poggi, in the district of Oltrarno, Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. The portal was first erected in 1324.
~1490 ftS
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Giardino dell'Iris, Florence
8 min walk • Giardino dell'Iris is a botanical garden specializing in the cultivation of iris flowers, symbol of Florence since 1251. It is located on the corner of Viale dei Colli and Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence, Italy, and open daily without charge from May 2–20 every year.
~820 ftE
Tower
Torre della Zecca, Florence
4 min walk • The Torre della Zecca is a tower in the city walls of Florence, closing the city off from the river Arno to the east and thus known as a "torre terminale".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Piazza Piave?

Nearby attractions include Lungarno della Zecca Vecchia, Florence (1 min walk), San Giuseppe, Florence (3 min walk), Pia Casa di Lavoro, Florence (4 min walk), Baroncelli Chapel, Florence (4 min walk).

How to get to Piazza Piave by public transport?

The nearest stations to Piazza Piave:

Bus

Zecca Vecchia Cavalleggeri • Lines: 23 N (2 min walk)
Zecca Vecchia Nazionale • Lines: 23 A, 23 B (3 min walk)

Train

Firenze Campo di Marte (24 min walk)
Firenze Santa Maria Novella (30 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (25 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (27 min walk)