Chiostro dello Scalzo
Religious, Buildings & Monuments
Downtown
Religion, Art, Architecture
This is a good place to get: Snacks
Notes: None listed; however, if you buy a small coffee, water, pack of gum, etc. at a nearby bar or cafe, most places will let you use their facilities.
Chiostro dello Scalzo
Barefoot Cloister
The monochrome fresco of Andrea del Sarto
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Via Cavour, 69 Florence, Tuscany 50129 |
+39 0552388604 |
Description
The cloister was called 'Scalzo' or 'Barefoot' because of the custom of carrying the cross with bare feet in the processions, observed by the Disciples of S. Giovanni Battista. Andrea del Sarto painted the fresco as did Franciabigio in his absence from 1518-19. It was painted from 1507 to 1526 with stories depicting the life of S. Giovanni Battista, the protector of the company.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 9a-1p M-ThVisit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free
Exposure
Indoor with climate control.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
Bus service from Santa Maria Novella Station, buses 1 and 17.
Best Modes of Transportation:
Bus
Parking Availability: Yes
Notes: Parking available off of Via Cavour near the Galleria dell'Accademia, and behind the Galleria near Piazza della Santissima Annunziata.
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