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Porta San Niccolò

Name: Porta San Niccolò
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Stop at Porta San Niccolò, the most intact medieval gate left in Florence. Admire its Gothic tower, then continue up the hill toward Piazzale Michelangelo.

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Full description

Porta San Niccolò was built around 1324 in the late Gothic style as part of the southern section of Florence's medieval walls, and reviewers consider it the best-preserved gate of the circuit. The tall stone tower-gate rises over the road on the way up to Piazzale Michelangelo, and its crenellated top gives a different view of the city.

It is an easy detour while walking along the Arno, and suits couples and anyone interested in medieval architecture. Allow about 15 minutes, free of charge.

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Address

Piazza Giuseppe Poggi, 1, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy · Firenze

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

early morning, morning, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Combine it with the walk up to Piazzale Michelangelo
go inside the tower when it is accessible for the elevated city views
the late afternoon light flatters the stonework.

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Reviews

The medieval gate on the way to Piazzale Michelangelo is a great spot) You can come inside and enjoy another side of Florence. It offers a beautiful city view, and, if you go to the hill not far from the gates, you can take a panoramic picture too.

Iryna

2/5

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