The Fondazione Scienza e Tecnica in Florence is a remarkable centre dedicated to preserving and sharing scientific culture. Founded to safeguard 19th‑century collections of physics and natural history, it houses more than 2,000 historical scientific instruments that illustrate research in mechanics, optics, electromagnetism and acoustics. Its vast natural history holdings include over 47,000 specimens, offering insight into zoology, geology and botanyFeel Florence. The foundation is also home to Florence’s evocative Planetarium, where lectures and immersive shows introduce visitors to astronomy and space science. Educational programmes, workshops and family activities make it an engaging destination for all ages. Blending heritage, innovation and learning, the Fondazione Scienza e Tecnica remains one of Florence’s most fascinating cultural institutions.
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Fondazione Scienza e Tecnica is located at Via Giuseppe Giusti 29, in Florence's historic center near the Duomo, within the former 19th-century Istituto Tecnico building in the San Marco district. This science museum and planetarium occupies a central position, roughly 500 meters north of Piazza del Duomo and a short walk from the Accademia Gallery. Nearby attractions include the Florence Cathedral complex with Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Bargello Museum housing Renaissance sculptures, the Medici Chapels, the bustling San Lorenzo Market, and the University of Florence botanical gardens, creating a blend of scientific heritage and cultural landmarks.
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Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze
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Palazzo Pitti
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Opera del Duomo Museum
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Palazzo Vecchio
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Museo Leonardo Da Vinci
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LEONARDO INTERACTIVE MUSEUM
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Cattedrale dell'Immagine
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Museo Nazionale del Bargello
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Museo Galileo
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Museo delle illusioni Firenze
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Strozzi Palace
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Stibbert Museum
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Museo Novecento
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Museo di Palazzo Davanzati
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Museo di San Marco
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Museo Ferragamo
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Museo degli Innocenti
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Museum of Natural History, La Specola
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House of Dante
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Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Theatre
Opera House
Verdi
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Teatro Della Pergola
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Teatro Puccini
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Teatro di Cestello
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Teatro di Rifredi
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Teatro Niccolin
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Teatro Goldoni Florence
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Teatro Le Laudi
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Teatro Cartiere Carrara
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Teatro Cantiere Florida
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Teatro dell'Affratellamento
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Teatro del Sale
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Teatro Reims
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Teatro La Fiaba
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Galleria360 Arte Contemporanea Firenze
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Florence Art Gallery
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Art Gallery Studio Iguarnieri
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Aria Art Gallery
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Galleria d’Arte Mentana
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Eduardo Secci Contemporary Gallery
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A60 Contemporary Art Space
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Brancacci Art Gallery
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Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
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Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
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Basilica di San Lorenzo
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Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
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Basilica di Santo Spirito
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The SS. Annunziata di Firenze
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Basilica di Santa Trinita
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Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore
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Church of Saints Michele and Gaetano
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Chiesa di San Salvatore in Ognissanti
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Basilica di San Miniato
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Baptistery of St. John
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Forte di Belvedere
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Fortezza da Basso
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Boboli Gardens
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Giardino Bardini
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Giardino delle Rose
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Orto Botanico Giardino dei Semplici
Botanical Garden
Giardino dell'Iris
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Giardino dell’Orticoltura
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Parco delle Cascine
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Giotto’s Bell Tower
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Piazza della Signoria
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Loggia dei Lanzi
Historical Landmark
Ponte Vecchio
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Piazzale Michelangelo
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INAF - Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri
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