Torre dei Consorti: A Glimpse into Florence's Rich History

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start by setting your GPS to 'Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, 5-1, 50123 Firenze FI'. From central Tuscany, you would typically take the A1 motorway towards Florence. After exiting at 'Firenze Certosa', follow the signs for 'Firenze Centro'. Once in Florence, follow signs to the historic city center. You may need to navigate narrow streets and keep an eye out for limited traffic zones (ZTL) that apply in the city. Parking is available at various garages nearby, such as 'Garage Palazzo Vecchio', which may charge around €25-€30 for a full day. After parking, it's a short walk to Torre dei Consorti.

• Train

  For those using public transportation, take a train to Florence's main station, 'Firenze Santa Maria Novella'. From the station, exit and head towards the historic center. It's about a 15-minute walk. As you exit the station, follow signs for 'Centro' and then 'Piazza della Repubblica'. Continue walking until you reach 'Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli'. The Torre dei Consorti is located at number 5-1 on this street. This train journey from other parts of Tuscany typically costs between €8-€15 depending on your starting location.

• Bus

  If you prefer to travel by bus, check the regional bus services that connect major towns in Tuscany to Florence. You can take a bus to 'Firenze', and once you arrive at the main bus station, which is adjacent to 'Firenze Santa Maria Novella' train station, follow the same walking directions mentioned above. Bus tickets generally cost around €5-€10, depending on your starting point.

• Taxi/Rideshare

  For a more direct route, consider using a taxi or rideshare service like Uber. Simply input 'Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, 5-1, 50123 Firenze FI' as your destination. This option may be more expensive, typically costing around €15-€30 from central Florence, depending on traffic and time of day.