MuGot - Museo Gotica Toscana: A Window into WWII's Gothic Line
Explore WWII history at MuGot in Scarperia e San Piero: artifacts, stories, and battlefield excursions await!
MuGot - Museo Gotica Toscana in Scarperia e San Piero offers a poignant look into the battles fought along the Gothic Line in 1944, displaying artifacts, documents, and testimonies from the Second World War. It provides historical context and insight into the lives of those affected.
A brief summary to MuGot - Museo Gotica Toscana
- Località Ponzalla, 47, Scarperia e San Piero, Metropolitan City of Florence, 50038, IT
- +393331968080
- Visit website
- Wednesday 9 am-1:30 pm
- Friday 9 am-1:30 pm
- Saturday 9:30 am-12:30 pm
- Sunday 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Local tips
- Check the museum's opening hours before visiting, as they vary seasonally and special openings are available for groups.
- Consider booking a guided tour of the museum or a battlefield excursion for a more in-depth experience.
- Wear comfortable shoes if planning to explore the nearby monuments and excavated trenches on Mount Altuzzo and Monticelli hill.
- Combine your visit with other attractions in Scarperia e San Piero, such as the Palazzo dei Vicari or the Pieve di Sant'Agata.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Florence, take the bus line 302 A directly to Scarperia S.S. Del Giogo. From the Scarperia S.S. Del Giogo bus stop, walk for approximately 25 minutes to reach MuGot. Alternatively, take a train from Florence to San Piero a Sieve. From San Piero a Sieve, take bus line 305 B to Lo Sprocco. From Lo Sprocco, it is a 4-minute walk to the museum. Bus tickets cost around €1-€3 for a short trip.
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Driving
From Florence, drive along the A1 highway towards Barberino del Mugello. Exit at Barberino del Mugello and follow signs towards San Piero and Borgo San Lorenzo. Near San Piero, turn towards Scarperia. Continue to Località Ponzalla, 47. Parking options include street parking near the museum. Some parking lots are available in Scarperia e San Piero. Expect to pay around €1-€2 per hour for parking.
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Taxi
From Florence, a taxi to MuGot takes approximately 35 minutes. The estimated cost is between €40 and €50. Taxis are readily available in Florence and can be found at designated taxi stands or booked through taxi apps.
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