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Ponte Vecchio – Piazza della Signoria loop from Firenze Santa Maria Novella

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Ponte Vecchio – Piazza della Signoria loop from Firenze Santa Maria Novella

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Ponte Vecchio – Piazza della Signoria loop from Firenze Santa Maria Novella

01:48

6.84km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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After 3.21 km for 71 m

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After 3.58 km for 61 m

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After 4.46 km for 54 m

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After 4.95 km for 75 m

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After 5.73 km for 126 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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914 m

Florence Cathedral (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore)

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The Metropolitan Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, commonly known as the Duomo of Florence, is the main Florentine church, symbol of the city and one of the most famous …

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1.99 km

The Fountain of Neptune was commissioned by Cosimo I de' Medici in 1559 to celebrate the marriage of Francesco de' Medici I to the Grand Duchess Joanna of Austria.

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3

2.01 km

The Piazza della Signoria in Florence is one of the great central squares of the city and at the same time one of the most famous squares in Italy. At …

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2.34 km

Ponte Vecchio

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Time for a little Florence sightseeing. And the Ponte Vecchio is just one of them, it is one of the landmarks of the city. Today's stone bridge has existed since …

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4.41 km

The Baptistery of San Giovanni Battista (patron of the city of Florence) is with the Cathedral and the Campanile di Giotto, a gorgeous unicum, comparable to the Piazza dei Miracoli …

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5.17 km

Piazza della Signoria

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Point of departure / arrival of the famous "Via degli Dei", the path that connects Bologna to Florence, which can be traveled on foot 🚶🏻‍♂️, by bike 🚲 or on horseback 🐎

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5.20 km

The Piazza della Signoria was the city's center of political power for centuries. It is dominated by the Palazzo Vecchio, where the Medici resided before moving to the Palazzo Pitti. …

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6.00 km

Basilica of San Lorenzo

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With the attached Cappelle Medicee and the Biblioteca Medicea-Laurenziana one of the main attractions of Florence. The library was built in 1560 according to plans by Michelangelo. The chapel is the burial place of the six Medici Grand Dukes.

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6.84 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.78 km

2.66 km

1.19 km

106 m

Surfaces

6.43 km

266 m

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Comments

August 16, 2026,Boucle Palazzo Pitti – Ponte Vecchio au départ de Firenze Santa Maria Novella
Superb...
A city with grandiose monuments. A must-see. We stopped the walk in front of the Palazzo Pitti, because to access the Park you have to go through barriers with a ticket (paid) and it is not allowed for dogs.

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May 27, 2026,Florenz
Parked for free at Villa Costanza and took the tram into the city. On the way back, the tram was packed and we were 80€ poorer afterwards. The tight crush was perfect for pickpockets, one fellow passenger had her wallet with all her cards stolen, us "only" 💴 cash.

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An overwhelming city and so little time! You are only allowed to drive into the city center if you have rented a space in one of the garages (via the Internet). Then you get into a labyrinth of tiny alleys, pedestrians and mopeds everywhere, lost despite GPS! Thanks to OSM, we finally managed to reach Garage Lungarno just around the …

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The cathedral was closed today, and the line for the Uffizi was 1 km long. So I'm staying another day. Today I visited the Palazzo Pitti. Breathtaking! I've reserved a ticket for the Uffizi for tomorrow.

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The first traces of its construction date back to Roman times, when it was first documented in 966. The original stone and wood structure was destroyed by a flood in 1117. By 1345, the Ponte Vecchio had been rebuilt twice.
Authentic information about its contemporary design is quite ambiguous. Two names appear repeatedly when we look back in history. Giorgio …

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Almost two days in Florence. Unforgettable. The city is so full of life and culture.
I got an audio guide on my phone and had a guide that led me through the city with brief information. At the beginning the Museo Leonardo Da Vinci Leonardo, at the end the Giardino del Bobolino. In between there were numerous monuments. And finally …

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