What's Santa Maria Novella like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Santa Maria Novella, especially its shops and museums. Enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's art scene and selection of cafes. Learn about local heritage at top landmarks such as Historic Centre of Florence. There's plenty more to see, including The New Florence Opera House and Leopolda Station Exhibition Center.
How to get to Santa Maria Novella
Flying to:
- Peretola Airport (FLR), 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Santa Maria Novella
Travelling to Santa Maria Novella by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Porta al Prato Station
- Florence Santa Maria Novella Station
- Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station)
Getting to Santa Maria Novella on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Porta al Prato - Leopolda Tram Stop
- Fratelli Rosselli Tram Stop
- Belfiore Tram Stop
Things to see and do in and around Santa Maria Novella
What to see in Santa Maria Novella
- Historic Centre of Florence
- Leopolda Station Exhibition Center
- Palazzo dei Congressi
- Fortezza da Basso
- Chiesa di Ognissanti
Things to do in Santa Maria Novella
- The New Florence Opera House
- Teatro Comunale Florence
- Cenacolo di Fuligno Museum
- National Alinari Museum of Photography
Other popular Santa Maria Novella attractions
- Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
- Via Faenza
- Arno River
- Cascine Park
- Piazza Ognissanti