Torre della Zecca, Florence

Name: Torre della Zecca
Address: Florence, Italy

#90 among attractions in Florence

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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". It is now isolated in the middle of a junction on the viali di Circonvallazione in piazza Piave, near the lungarno della Zecca Vecchia. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°45'59"N, 11°16'6"E

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Centro Storico (Santa Croce)Florence Italy

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Torre della Zecca – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Torre della Zecca?

Nearby attractions include Pia Casa di Lavoro, Florence (3 min walk), Piazza Piave, Florence (4 min walk), Lungarno della Zecca Vecchia, Florence (5 min walk), San Giuseppe, Florence (5 min walk).

How to get to Torre della Zecca by public transport?

The nearest stations to Torre della Zecca:

Bus

Piazza Piave • Lines: 23 N (1 min walk)
Pecori Giraldi • Lines: 13, 8 (3 min walk)

Train

Firenze Campo di Marte (23 min walk)
Firenze Santa Maria Novella (34 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (28 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (31 min walk)