Saint Eligius, Florence

#217 among attractions in Florence

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Saint Eligius is an Apuan marble statue of saint Eligius by Nanni di Banco, forming part of a cycle of fourteen patron saints of the Florentine guilds for the external niches of Orsanmichele. It was commissioned by the Arte dei Maniscalchi guild and completed around 1417–1421, although it took until around 1422 for it to be put up in its niche. That niche is now filled by a replica, with the original in the Museo di Orsanmichele. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°46'14"N, 11°15'17"E

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Centro Storico (Centro)Florence Italy

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Saint Eligius – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Piazza della Signoria, Loggiato of the Uffizi, Abduction of a Sabine Woman, Loggia dei Lanzi.

~420 ftSE
Square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio
Piazza della Signoria, Florence
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~520 ftS
Monuments and statues
Loggiato of the Uffizi, Florence
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~540 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Abduction of a Sabine Woman, Florence
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~550 ftSE
Arched, open building alive with statues
Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence
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~330 ftS
Vernacular architecture, Palace
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~70 ftNE
Church in former 14th-century granary
Orsanmichele, Florence
1 min walk • Orsanmichele, nestled in the bustling heart of Florence, Italy, is a church that encapsulates the city's rich history and dedication to artistic beauty. Erected on the site of the city's former grain market, Orsanmichele is an architectural marvel that seamlessly...
~480 ftSE
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Fountain of Neptune, Florence
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~390 ftNW
Upmarket cafes and a merry-go-round
Piazza della Repubblica, Florence
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~440 ftSW
Palace
Palazzo Canacci, Florence
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~300 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Fountain, Sculpture
Fontana del Porcellino, Florence
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~560 ftSE
Vernacular architecture, Monuments and statues
Pasquino Group, Florence
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint Eligius?

Nearby attractions include Saint Stephen, Florence (1 min walk), Orsanmichele, Florence (1 min walk), Saint Matthew, Florence (1 min walk), Four Crowned Martyrs, Florence (1 min walk).

How to get to Saint Eligius by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint Eligius:

Bus

Orsanmichele • Lines: C2 (1 min walk)
Condotta • Lines: C2 (1 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (10 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (13 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (16 min walk)
Firenze Porta al Prato (26 min walk)