Chapel of St Luke, Florence

Name: Chapel of St Luke
Address: Florence, Italy

#82 among attractions in Florence

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The Cappella di San Luca, also called dei Pittori is a chapel found in the cloisters of the convent of Santissima Annunziata in Florence, Italy. It was built to serve as the burial chapel for members of the Accademia del Disegno, and was donated by the Servites to the Academy in a document from 1565. It contains a collection of terracota statues from a number of prominent Florentine Mannerist sculptors. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°46'38"N, 11°15'41"E

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Centro Storico (San Marco)Florence Italy

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Chapel of St Luke – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Archaeological Museum, Spedale degli Innocenti, Galleria dell'Accademia, Basilica di San Marco.

~290 ftS
Collections of archaeological artifacts
National Archaeological Museum, Florence
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Florence, the National Archaeological Museum is a treasure trove of ancient history and a pinnacle of cultural heritage. This esteemed institution is renowned for its extensive collection of Etruscan, Roman, Greek, and Egyptian artifacts, making...
~410 ftS
Orphanage with portico by Brunelleschi
Spedale degli Innocenti, Florence
2 min walk • The Spedale degli Innocenti, nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, is a historic building that holds a unique place in the city's rich tapestry of art and humanitarianism. Founded in the early 15th century as an orphanage, it is recognized as one of the earliest...
~740 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence
4 min walk • The Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, or "Gallery of the Academy of Florence", is an art museum in Florence, Italy. It is best known as the home of Michelangelo's sculpture David.
~720 ftNW
Church,
Basilica di San Marco, Florence
4 min walk • San Marco is a religious complex in Florence, Italy. It comprises a church and a convent. The convent, which is now the Museo Nazionale di San Marco, has three claims to fame.
~510 ftNW
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Museum of Natural History, Florence
3 min walk • The Museo di Storia Naturale di Firenze is a natural history museum in 6 major collections, located in Florence, Italy. It is part of the University of Florence.
~990 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Chiostro dello Scalzo, Florence
5 min walk • The Chiostro della Scalzo or is a cloister in Florence, Italy that originally led to a chapel once belonging to a religious company known as the Compagnia del diciplinati di San Giovanni Battista or della Passione di Cristo. The term "scalzo" makes reference to the barefoot brother who carried the Cross during its public processions.
~350 ftS
Monuments and statues, Fountain
Fontana dei mostri marini, Florence
2 min walk • The two fontane dei mostri marini are located in the Santissima Annunziata plaza in Florence.
~660 ftNW
15th-century convent art museum
Museo di San Marco, Florence
4 min walk • Museo Nazionale di San Marco is an art museum housed in the monumental section of the medieval Dominican friary dedicated to St Mark, situated on the present-day Piazza San Marco, in Florence, a region of Tuscany, Italy.
~110 ftS
Art-filled church known for its frescoes
Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, Florence
1 min walk • The Basilica della Santissima Annunziata is a Renaissance-style, Catholic minor basilica in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. This is considered the mother church of the Servite Order. It is located at the northeastern side of the Piazza Santissima Annunziata near the city center.
~970 ftSW
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo Gerini, Florence
5 min walk • The Palazzo Gerini is a Renaissance-style palace located on via Ricasoli 42 in Florence, Italy.
~340 ftSW
Square
Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, Florence
2 min walk • Piazza della Santissima Annunziata is a square in the city of Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. The Piazza is named after the church of the Annunziata at the head of the square.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chapel of St Luke?

Nearby attractions include Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, Florence (1 min walk), National Archaeological Museum, Florence (2 min walk), Istituto Geografico Militare, Florence (2 min walk), Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, Florence (2 min walk).

How to get to Chapel of St Luke by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chapel of St Luke:

Bus

Santissima Annunziata • Lines: 14 A, 14 B, 23 A, 23 B, 31, 32, 6 A, 6 B (2 min walk)
Museo Archeologico • Lines: 31, 32, 6 A, 6 B (3 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (15 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (16 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (18 min walk)
Firenze Le Cure (19 min walk)