Hotel Atlantic Palace Florence - Location

The Hotel Atlantic Palace Florence is in the historical centre of Florence only a few minutes walk from all of the major Florentine monuments and places of interest. 200 metres from the main railway station of Santa Maria Novella the Hotel Atlantic Palace is perfectly placed accommodation for those travelers or tourists arriving in Florence by rail. In addition the main Florence Exhibition Centre “Fortezza da Basso” and the Congress Centre “Palazzo dei Congressi” and Business Centre “Palazzo degli Affari”is just around the corner i.e. 15 minutes walk away.

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Attractions

Main attractions and Florentine points of interest in the immediate vicinity of the Hotel Atlantic Palace include the Duomo, San Lorenzo Market, Bell Tower, Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Art Gallery all of which are within easy walking distance from the hotel. Furthermore, the train station of Santa Maria Novella which is only 200 metres away is also the main air terminal for Pisa International Airport i.e. where the train and buses from Pisa Airport arrive. Plus if you take the bus from Florence City Airport i.e. Amerigo Vespucci then the bus from airport will drop you off at Santa Maria Novella bus stop just in front of the station.

Art

Art in Florence – if you want to be revitalized by art therapy in Florence then you have come to the right place because as soon as you step out of the door you are surrounded by some of the world’s finest examples of Renaissance painting and sculpture. Ask the concierge for directions to go and see Michelangelo’s Basilica of San Lorenzo made in 1518. Pope Leo the Tenth, who was a member of the Medici family (San Lorenzo was their Parish church) gave Michelangelo the job of designing the exterior façade in pure white Carrara marble. Before constructing this masterpiece Michelangelo first of all made a life size wooden model, adjusting the scale in order to make it of “ideal proportion” i.e. like the human body when in an X shape. Leonardo Da Vinci later said that Vitruvian man is the measure of all things. Michelangelo adjusted the classical proportions of the facade, and drew them to scale after the ideal proportions of the human body, i.e. to the greater height of the nave. Michelangelo’s “New Sacristy” where the tombs of the Princes are kept is one of his most understated pieces of art, a fine combination of architectural prowess and skillful sculpting. The Church also contains works of art and contributions from other Renaissance period artists such as Donatello and Brunelleschi.

Santa Maria del Fiore

A bit further on and you will find the largest church in Florence i.e. Duomo or more formally known as Santa Maria del Fiore. The orange coloured dome is the masterpiece of Brunelleschi and is the symbol most widely associated with the city of Florence. Walk up the 414 steps to the summit of Brunelleschi’s Dome and admire first hand the extraordinary workmanship that went into it’s creation – probably the finest in all of Christendom. Exit the church and admire the Doors of Paradise, work of art by Ghiberti from 1425 to 1452 are definitely worth a look. Next we suggest a stroll through the colonnaded arcades of the Piazza Repubblicca which were used as the backdrop in the award winning Hannibal movie filmed mostly in Florence and starring Anthony Hopkins. Finally you will end up at the Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Firenze and once across you can enjoy great attractions like the Giardini di Boboli, Pitti Palace and Piazzale Michelangelo high up on the hill offering a breathtaking panoramic view of Florence.

Business Area

Business Accommodation in Florence: the Hotel Atlantic Palace Florence’s proximity to the business area of Florence i.e. the Trade Fair and Exhibition Centre mean it is ideal lodging for those attending a Pitti Fashion Show or Medical Congress at the nearby Palazzo dei Congressi. NB if you are attending one of these shows be sure to book well in advance as we are more than often sold out with literally thousands of visitors attending these internationally esteemed events and trade shows.

By Air

From the Florence City Airport – 5km away – take the “Vola in Bus” directly to the station of Santa Maria Novella from where you can either walk the 200 metres to the hotel or take a taxi (there is a taxi rank immediately outside the station)

By Rail

Walk the 200 metres in less than 5 minutes although be aware of hawkers that hang about the station, a problem evident in nearly all stations areas in far too many European cities. NB the address of the hotel is number 12 (black) or number 72 (red)- traditionally the black number is the residence number and the red number the business

By Car

From the A1 motorway or the A11 if coming from Pisa exit at Firenze Nord i.e. Florence North. Follow the indications for Santa Maria Novella and get onto the Viale di Circonvallazione (the ring road which encircles the city). Follow the directions for the Fortezza da Basso. From here take the wide road called “Viala Spartaco Lavagnini” towards Piazza della Libertà. At the first intersection turn right into Via Santa Caterina D’Alessandrina. Drive through Piazza Indipendenza and keep going straight ahead until you reach Via Nazionale the Atlantic Palace Hotel is half way down on the left at number 12 black and 72 red.