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House of Dante

About

The House of Dante in Florence offers an evocative journey into the world of Italy’s greatest poet. Located in the medieval district where Dante Alighieri was born in 1265, the museum recreates the atmosphere of his time through documents, artworks and immersive displays that trace his life, political struggles and literary achievements. Visitors can explore rooms that illustrate daily life in 13th‑century Florence, discover the city’s rival factions that shaped Dante’s exile and learn how the Divine Comedy became a cornerstone of European culture. Though the building is a reconstruction, its narrow streets and stone walls preserve the spirit of the medieval neighbourhood. Intimate and educational, the House of Dante offers a meaningful introduction to the poet’s legacy and the turbulent Florence he once knew.

Florence Italy

Location

House of Dante (Museo Casa di Dante) is located at Via Santa Margherita 1, 50122 Firenze, in the heart of Florence's medieval district near the Bargello. This site marks the traditional birthplace of Dante Alighieri, nestled between Piazza dei Donati and the Badia Fiorentina church, with the 11th-century Chiesa di Santa Margherita de' Cerchi—where Dante first met Beatrice Portinari—just steps away. Nearby landmarks include the Bargello Museum a short walk south, Piazza della Signoria with Palazzo Vecchio to the west, and the Duomo Cathedral reachable in under 10 minutes through the compact historic streets ideal for literary pilgrims.

House of Dante

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