San Felice, Florence

Name: San Felice
Address: Piazza San Felice, 5, Florence, 50125, Italy
Telephone: +39 055 221706

#151 among attractions in Florence

Church, Gothic architecture, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

The Chiesa di San Felice is a Roman Catholic church in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. It is located on the south bank of the River Arno, just west of the Pitti Palace. It is predominantly Gothic, but has a Renaissance façade by Michelozzo, added in 1457. Over the high altar is a large Crucifix attributed to Giotto or his school. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Felice in Piazza Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 43°45'55"N, 11°14'53"E

Address

Piazza San Felice, 5Centro Storico (Santo Spirito)Florence 50125 Italy

Contact

+39 055 221706

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San Felice – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, Porcelain Museum, Boboli Gardens.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is San Felice open?

San Felice is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 12 pm & 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 12 pm & 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 12 pm & 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 12 pm & 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 12 pm & 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to San Felice?

Nearby attractions include Casa Guidi, Florence (1 min walk), Tribune of Galileo, Florence (2 min walk), La Specola, Florence (3 min walk), Palazzo Pitti, Florence (3 min walk).

How to get to San Felice by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Felice:

Bus

Piazza San Felice • Lines: 11 (1 min walk)
Santo Spirito • Lines: C3, C4 (1 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (18 min walk)
Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1, T2 (20 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (22 min walk)
Firenze Porta al Prato (27 min walk)