Murate, Architectural ensemble in Santa Croce, Florence, Italy
The Murate complex spans multiple buildings with stone walls, arched windows, and courtyards that reflect Florentine architectural traditions.
Originally built as a monastery in the 1300s, the Murate transformed into a men's prison from 1880 to 1985, holding prisoners during World War II.
The Murate Art District presents contemporary art exhibitions, performances, and workshops within the renovated spaces of this former prison complex.
Visitors can access the Murate Art District from Tuesday to Saturday between 14:30 and 19:30, with guided tours available through advance reservations.
Sound installations occupy the former prison cells, creating an artistic contrast between the building's past function and its current cultural purpose.
Location: Florence
GPS coordinates: 43.76909,11.26869
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41
Archivio di Stato di Firenze
109 m
Monastero delle Murate
0 m
Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio
209 m
Torre della Zecca
299 m
Circolo Teatro del Sale
296 m
Ex monastero di Santa Verdiana
114 m
Palazzo Vivarelli Colonna
174 m
San Giuseppe
279 m
Recupero edilizio e funzionale dell'ex carcere delle Murate
67 m
La Nazione Building
154 m
Ex monastero di Santa Teresa
271 m
San Francesco de' Macci
303 m
Via delle Conce
244 m
Tabernacolo di via dei Malcontenti
290 m
Church of Our Lady of Angels
230 m
Santi Jacopo e Lorenzo
149 m
ACI Headquarters
234 m
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Croce al Tempio
267 m
Tabernacolo di Sant'Ambrogio
307 m
Villino Coppini
133 m
Tabernacolo di Borgo la Croce
215 m
Palazzina Grottanelli
217 m
Oratorio dei Santi Crispino e Crespiniano
246 m
Villino Travaglini
84 m
Spedale di San Niccolò degli Aliotti
244 m
Palazzina Torsellini delle Ruote
271 m
Teatro giardino Alhambra
139 m
Teatro Brendel
127 mReviews
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