Porta Romana: A Gateway to History

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from the center of Valdarno, head to the A1 motorway (Autostrada del Sole). Take the exit for Firenze Impruneta, and follow the signs for Florence (Firenze). Continue on the Firenze-Siena road until you reach the junction for Piazzale di Porta Romana. Follow this road to the entrance of the gate. There is limited parking available near Porta Romana, so be prepared to find street parking or use a nearby parking facility, which may incur additional costs.

• Public Transportation - Train

  To reach Porta Romana via train, take a regional train from Valdarno to Florence. Board the train at the nearest station (e.g., Montevarchi-Terranuova or San Giovanni Valdarno) and travel to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station. Once you arrive, exit the station and look for bus number 37 or 12, which will take you to Piazzale di Porta Romana. The bus ride takes approximately 20 minutes, and tickets can be purchased at the train station or through the bus service. Make sure to validate your ticket before boarding.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  An alternative to the train is to take a direct bus from Valdarno to Florence. Check the local bus schedules for routes that stop at Piazzale di Porta Romana. The bus will usually take about 40-60 minutes depending on traffic. Tickets can be purchased at the bus station or on board, but make sure to check if you need to validate your ticket before the journey.