Santa Margherita de' Cerchi, Florence

Name: Santa Margherita de' Cerchi
Address: Via Santa Margherita, Florence, 50122, Italy

#237 among attractions in Florence

Church, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Chiesa di Santa Margherita de' Cerchi is a 13th-century, Roman Catholic church dedicated to Margaret the Virgin in the centre of Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. It is among the oldest churches in Florence. ()

Local name: Chiesa di Santa Margherita dei Cerchi Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 43°46'17"N, 11°15'26"E

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Via Santa MargheritaCentro Storico (Centro)Florence 50122 Italy

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Day trips

Santa Margherita de' Cerchi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Piazza della Signoria, Piazza del Duomo, Bargello, Orsanmichele.

~690 ftSW
Square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio
Piazza della Signoria, Florence
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~650 ftN
The geographic and social heart of Milan
Piazza del Duomo, Florence
4 min walk • In the heart of Florence, Italy, Piazza del Duomo stands as a testament to the city's rich Renaissance history and architectural grandeur. This iconic square is dominated by the breathtaking Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly known as the Duomo.
~340 ftSE
Sculpture museum in 13th-century palace
Bargello, Florence
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~620 ftW
Church in former 14th-century granary
Orsanmichele, Florence
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~520 ftSW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Art museum
Palazzo Uguccioni, Florence
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~260 ftE
Palace
Palazzo Pazzi, Florence
2 min walk • The Palazzo Pazzi, also known as the Palazzo della Congiura or Palazzo Pazzi-Quaratesi is a Renaissance-style palace. It is located on Via del Proconsolo 10 at the corner with Borgo Albizzi in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy.
~580 ftS
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Forts and castles
Palazzo Gondi, Florence
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~680 ftNW
Church, Gothic architecture, Historical place
Santa Reparata, Florence
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~530 ftW
Monuments and statues, Gothic architecture
Saint Luke, Florence
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~640 ftS
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Complex of San Firenze, Florence
4 min walk • The Complesso di San Firenze is a 17th-century Baroque-style building, consisting of a church, palace, and former oratory, located on the southeast corner of the saucer-shaped piazza of San Firenze, located in the quartiere of Santa Croce in central Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy.
~310 ftS
Abbey and cloister with daily vespers
Badia Fiorentina, Florence
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Margherita de' Cerchi?

Nearby attractions include Museo Casa di Dante, Florence (1 min walk), San Martino del Vescovo, Florence (1 min walk), Palazzo Pazzi, Florence (2 min walk), Museo nazionale di antropologia ed etnologia, Florence (2 min walk).

How to get to Santa Margherita de' Cerchi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Margherita de' Cerchi:

Bus

Canto alla Quarconia • Lines: C2 (2 min walk)
Proconsolo • Lines: C1, C2 (2 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (12 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (14 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (17 min walk)
Firenze Campo di Marte (28 min walk)