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Fortress / Tower
Torre dei Gianfigliazzi
Hotel in Florence, Italy
- Within the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Historic Centre of Florence”
At a glance
- Type
- Fortress / Tower
- Style
- Romanesque architecture
- Coordinates
- 43°46′12″ N, 11°15′03″ E
History and description
The Torre dei Gianfigliazzi is a Romanesque-style medieval tower-residence located on Via de' Tornabuoni #1 in central Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. It can be seen rising adjacent to the left of the church of Santa Trinita. It now hosts a hotel.
History
A large tower-residence, it was built in medieval times for the Guelph family of the Ruggerini, and was totally demolished after the Guelph were expelled from Florence in 1260. Reconstructed, it was acquired by the Fastelli first, and then, in the late 14th century, to the Gianfigliazzi, who owned it until their extinction in 1760.
In the early 19th century it was used by the local Nobles' Academy, and housed figures such as Alessandro Manzoni, Louis Bonaparte and Vittorio Alfieri. In 1841 it was extensively renovated, with the addition of merlons inspired by the nearby Palazzo Spini Feroni and the opening of new windows.
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Photos
Getting there
Firenze Santa Maria NovellaTrain, nearest
900 m as the crow flies
Torre dei Gianfigliazzi
Aeroporto Firenze Amerigo Vespucci5.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Torre dei Gianfigliazzi?
Torre dei Gianfigliazzi is in Florence, in the province of Firenze (Tuscany), Italy. GPS coordinates: 43.76990, 11.25080.
What else is there to see near Torre dei Gianfigliazzi?
Nearby you’ll find: Salvatore Ferragamo Museum (0 m away), Palazzo Piccioli (0 m away), Palazzo Spini Feroni (0 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 6 photos
- Via de' Tornabuoni 1-1a Florenz — Ricardalovesmonuments, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Firenze Torre dei Gianfigliazzi Esterno — Zairon, CC BY 4.0
- Torre dei gianfigliazzi, interno — sailko, CC BY 2.5
- Torre dei Gianfigliazzi — Sailko, CC BY 2.5
- Via de' Tornabuoni 1, Torrione dei Gianfigliazzi 00 — Francesco Bini, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Firenze - Piazza Santa Trinita (41954717064) — Fred Romero from Paris, France, CC BY 2.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences