The Gate is located in the Oltrarno area. The year it was built (1333), it was the most imposing of all the gates along the circle of walls. It was lowered in 1529, during the siege to Florence by Charles V, probably because its original height made the cannon attacks too dangerous. There is an interesting Florentine legend associated with a pietra serena tile engraved with a coat of arms, which can be seen as you enter the San Frediano neighborhood: the story has it that, following the defeat of Pisa ( in 1364), the prisoners were conducted through the Gate and forced to kiss the backside of a baby lion. The resentment between Pisan and Florentines was so strong that, although the Gate led to Pisa, Florentines named it after the neighborhood. And “commemorated” the Pisans with this bizarre plaque.
PAOLO UCCELLO
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The Jewish community of Florence is one of the oldest and most numerous in Italy. It is no coincidence, in fact, that in the city there are a magnificent synagogue and two cemeteries, of which this is [...]
PAOLO UCCELLO
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We’re in one of the coolest areas of Florence’s Oltrarno, near the monumental Porta di San Frediano, where it’s a real pleasure to stroll and visit the little shops brought together in this Natu [...]
PIAZZA BATONI
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This area of Florence, almost completely unknown to tourists, should absolutely not be missed. As the name suggests, it enjoys a truly impressive view. In addition, there are a number of Renaissance v [...]
ALAMANNI STAZIONE - T2
442 mt
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Commissioned by Baroness Fiorella Favard and built by architect Giuseppe Poggi in 1858, this sumptuous villa overlooking the banks of the Arno River was one of the last great noble residences to be bu [...]
ALAMANNI STAZIONE - T1
251 mt
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An enchanting garden, well-hidden and a stone's throw from Santa Maria Novella railway station, created in the 15th century at the behest of Bernardo Rucellai and Nannina, sister of Lorenzo the Magnif [...]
PAOLO UCCELLO
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Natural Shopping Districts are associations of business owners which are active in the Florence area and play a crucial role in the social fabric of their neighbourhoods. The one in Piazza Pier Vettor [...]
ALAMANNI STAZIONE - T1
305 mt
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Built with three naves in a Neo-Gothic style, this church was consecrated in 1911 and then closed during the Second World War. Once reopened, it became a reference point for the American community, so [...]
ALAMANNI STAZIONE - T1
354 mt
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This delightful Italianate garden in the heart of Florence was designed Corsini family’s residence in 1620. Although the tramway passes close by it as it turns onto Viale Rosselli, hardly anyone not [...]
