Piazza Cesare Beccaria, Florence

Name: Piazza Cesare Beccaria
Address: Florence, Italy

#315 among attractions in Florence

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Piazza Cesare Beccaria is a square of Florence located on the viali di Circonvallazione, the boulevard along the route of the former walls of Florence. ()

Local name: Piazza Beccaria Opened: 1865 (159 years ago)Coordinates: 43°46'15"N, 11°16'15"E

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Centro Storico (Sant'Ambrogio)Florence Italy

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Piazza Cesare Beccaria – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santa Croce, Palazzo Vivarelli Colonna, Pazzi Chapel, Monument to Dante.

0.4 miSW
Landmark Franciscan place of worship
Santa Croce, Florence
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, the Basilica di Santa Croce is a monumental testament to the city's rich religious and artistic heritage. This grand church serves not only as a place of worship but also as a mausoleum for some of Italy's most illustrious...
~1280 ftSW
Palace, Neoclassical architecture
Palazzo Vivarelli Colonna, Florence
7 min walk • The Palazzo Vivarelli Colonna is a palace located at via Ghibellina #30, corner with angolo via delle Conce, in central Florence in the region of Tuscany, Italy.
0.4 miSW
Ornate, art-filled Renaissance chapel
Pazzi Chapel, Florence
12 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.
0.4 miW
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Hotel
Monument to Dante, Florence
12 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.
~1730 ftS
Tower
Torre della Zecca, Florence
9 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".
~1450 ftNW
Museum
Jewish Museum of Florence, Florence
7 min walk • The Jewish Museum of Florence is a museum of Jewish history located in the Great Synagogue of Florence, Italy.
~1190 ftW
Church
Sant'Ambrogio, Florence
6 min walk • Sant'Ambrogio is a Roman Catholic church in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. It is named in honour of St Ambrose.
~1900 ftW
Palace museum dedicated to Michelangelo
Casa Buonarroti, Florence
10 min walk • Casa Buonarroti is a museum in Florence, Italy. The building was a property owned by the sculptor Michelangelo, which he left to his nephew, Leonardo Buonarroti.
~1350 ftNW
Vast, Moorish-style 1880s synagogue
Great Synagogue of Florence, Florence
7 min walk • The Great Synagogue of Florence or Tempio Maggiore is one of the largest synagogues in South-central Europe, situated in Florence, in Italy.
0.4 miW
Historic walking areas, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Statue of Dante in Piazza di Santa Croce, Florence
12 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.
~1440 ftSW
Monastery, Neoclassical architecture
Pia Casa di Lavoro, Florence
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Piazza Cesare Beccaria?

Nearby attractions include Porta alla Croce, Florence (1 min walk), Archivio di Stato di Firenze, Florence (4 min walk), Sant'Ambrogio, Florence (6 min walk), Palazzo Vivarelli Colonna, Florence (7 min walk).

How to get to Piazza Cesare Beccaria by public transport?

The nearest stations to Piazza Cesare Beccaria:

Bus

Piazza Beccaria • Lines: C2, C3 (1 min walk)
Gramsci Porta alla Croce • Lines: 13, 14 A, 14 B, 23 A, 23 B, 31, 32, 8 (2 min walk)

Train

Firenze Campo di Marte (15 min walk)
Firenze Le Cure (29 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (28 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (29 min walk)