Equestrian Monument of Ferdinando I, Florence

Name: Equestrian Monument of Ferdinando I
Address: Piazza Santissima Annunziata, Florence, Italy

#203 among attractions in Florence

Monuments and statues, Historical place

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Equestrian Monument of Ferdinando I, Florence

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The Equestrian Monument of Ferdinando I is a bronze equestrian statue by Giambologna, executed in 1602–1607, and erected in 1608 in the Piazza of the Annunziata in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. ()

Local name: Statua equestre di Ferdinando I de' Medici Coordinates: 43°46'35"N, 11°15'38"E

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Piazza Santissima AnnunziataCentro Storico (San Marco)Florence Italy

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Equestrian Monument of Ferdinando I – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~240 ftE
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...
~130 ftSE
Orphanage with portico by Brunelleschi
Spedale degli Innocenti, Florence
1 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...
~510 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence
3 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.
~830 ftNW
Church,
Basilica di San Marco, Florence
5 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.
~710 ftN
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Museum of Natural History, Florence
4 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.
~380 ftNE
Church
Chapel of St Luke, Florence
2 min walk • 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.
~80 ftE
Monuments and statues, Fountain
Fontana dei mostri marini, Florence
1 min walk • The two fontane dei mostri marini are located in the Santissima Annunziata plaza in Florence.
~750 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.
~320 ftNE
Art-filled church known for its frescoes
Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, Florence
2 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.
~650 ftW
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo Gerini, Florence
4 min walk • The Palazzo Gerini is a Renaissance-style palace located on via Ricasoli 42 in Florence, Italy.
~1050 ftSW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Bartolomeo Ammannati
Palazzo Pucci, Florence
6 min walk • The Palazzo Pucci is a palace located at Via dei Pucci #4 in central Florence in the region of Tuscany, Italy. The façade of the palace spans from Via dei Servi to Via Ricasoli.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Equestrian Monument of Ferdinando I?

Nearby attractions include Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, Florence (1 min walk), Fontana dei mostri marini, Florence (1 min walk), Palazzo Budini Gattai, Florence (1 min walk), Spedale degli Innocenti, Florence (1 min walk).

How to get to Equestrian Monument of Ferdinando I by public transport?

The nearest stations to Equestrian Monument of Ferdinando I:

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 (14 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (15 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (17 min walk)
Firenze Campo di Marte (21 min walk)