Medieval Florence with Dante: Love, Power and Exile

Highlights

• Private guided tour
• Medieval Florence
• In the footsteps of Dante

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

   15min

   Piazza di Santa Maria Novella – 10 min Historic square and starting point of the tour, once a key gateway to medieval Florence.

2. 2

   Piazza Del Duomo

   15min

   Admire Florence’s iconic religious center, including the Baptistery of San Giovanni where Dante was baptized.

3. 3

   Chiesa di Santa Margherita dei Cerchi

   5min

   Chiesa di Santa Margherita dei Cerchi – 5 min Known as Dante’s Church, this site is linked to Beatrice, his muse and symbol of divine love.

4. 4

   Museo Casa di Dante

   5min

   Casa di Dante (exterior) – 5 min Visit the area traditionally associated with Dante’s birthplace and learn about his early life.

5. 5

   Torre della Castagna

   5min

   Torre della Castagna – 5 min A historic tower associated with Florence’s medieval justice system and civic assemblies.

6. 6

   Piazza Della Repubblica

   5min

   6. Piazza della Repubblica – 5 min Once the Roman forum and later a vibrant medieval marketplace at the heart of the city.

7. 7

   Church and Museum of Orsanmichele

   25min

   Orsanmichele – 10 min A unique building symbolizing the power of Florence’s guilds, blending religious and economic life.

8. 8

   Biblioteca Palagio di Parte Guelfa

   5min

   Palagio della Parte Guelfa – 5 min A key political site tied to the Guelf faction, central to Florence’s internal conflicts.

Before you go

Location