Piazza Santo Spirito
Neighbourhood · Oltrarno, Florence

Piazza Santo Spirito

Photo: Armin Kleiner · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The piazza centers on the Basilica of Santo Spirito, designed by Brunelleschi. It hosts a morning market and evening gatherings at surrounding cafes. The church facade is plain while the interior holds artworks and cloisters.

On day 4 of Florence & Tuscan Art

Good to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Morning for the market
Getting there
Walk from Ponte Vecchio

Itineraries with Piazza Santo Spirito

Day 4 of Florence & Tuscan Art

Brancacci Chapel and Oltrarno

How Piazza Santo Spirito fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Brancacci ChapelBrancacci Chapel
  2. 10:15Piazza Santo SpiritoPiazza Santo Spirito
  3. 13:30Giardino BardiniOltrarno
  4. 15:45San Miniato al MonteSan Niccolò
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Piazza Santo Spirito questions

What is Piazza Santo Spirito?

It is a public square with the Santo Spirito basilica, cafes and a small daily market.

Is the church open?

The basilica is open daily. Entry is free but hours vary.

Can you eat in the piazza?

Several cafes and trattorias around the square serve meals and drinks.

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