How to arrive
Fortezza da Basso, Florence
The greatest selection of quality crafts in Italy, two steps away from the 16th-century Fortezza da Basso in Florence.
By Train
The central train station in Florence, Santa Maria Novella, is just a two-minute walk from the main entrance of Fortezza da Basso and the central reception of Firenze Fiera.
The other two stations in Florence, Rifredi and Campo di Marte, are located ten minutes away from Santa Maria Novella and can be easily reached by local trains, tramway or bus.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE MIDA TICKET DISCOUNT IF YOU ARRIVE BY TRAIN
Thanks to the agreement with Trenitalia, the Official Green Carrier of MIDA, visitors with Frecciarossa, Intercity and Regional train tickets traveling to the exhibition by train can benefit from the following discounts:
- 2×1 at the entrance for customers arriving in Florence by Frecciarossa and Frecciargento;
- Discounted single entry for customers traveling to Florence by Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Intercity, Intercity Notte or Regional trains.
- Regional Discount: For holders of single tickets and regional passes (including those with interregional applications) valid for travel to Florence. The discount is valid only on weekdays (April 28th, 29th, and 30th).
For more information on tickets and discounts, visit the page including the prices: https://www.trenitalia.com/mida
By Car
The Fortezza da Basso is located in the heart of Florence, at only 4km from the A1 Highway, exit Firenze Nord or Firenze Sud.
Accesses to old town center
Fortezza da basso is not located in the city’s Limited Traffic Zone, but near its immediate proximities.
Hours of Limited Traffic Zone
Monday to Friday: from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm
Saturday: from 7:30 to 6:00 pm
Car parks surrounding the fair:
- Parking Fortezza Fiera (p.le Caduti nei Lager)
- S. Maria Novella: Piazza della Stazione
- Piazza della Libertà
By Tram
VILLA COSTANZA PARKING AREA
The parking area of Villa Costanza is a “drive and tramway” car park. You can access it directly from the A1 motorway thanks to the dedicated exit “Villa Costanza” between Scandicci and Impruneta, both northbound and southbound. Park your car and access the terminal of line T1 of the tramway to Careggi Ospedale.
Stop: Fortezza Fiere e Congressi
Info: Parcheggio Villa Costanza (Ph. +39 055 0750609 – parcheggiovillacostanza.it)
T2 GUIDONI PARKING AREA
If you arrive from the A11 motorway, you can leave your car at the “drive and tramway” car park Guidoni, located in Viale XI Agosto. From here, you can easily reach the Florence city centre and the Fortezza da Basso thanks to the T2 stop of of the tramway to San Marco Università – Stop: Fortezza Fiere e Congressi, and bus line no.23 – Stop: Beslan T1 Fortezza.
By Plane
Florence International Airport – FLR
The Amerigo Vespucci Florence International Airport is located 4km away from the centre of the city; easily accessible with a taxi and with the shuttle service Ataf/Sita ‘Servizio Vola in bus’, that connects in 15-20 minutes the airport with the S.M. Novella central station. Also present in the airport, the main car rentals.
Tel. +39 055 30615
www.aeroporto.firenze.it
Pisa International Airport – PSA
Pisa’s International ariport is found 80km from the centre of Florence and is connected to the city with the train (leaving every hour) or with the bus line Gran Turismo, Terravision company (hours and rates: www.terravision.eu).
Tel. +39 050 849300
www.pisa-airport.com
Bologna International Airport – BLQ
Bologna’s airport is also accessible thanks to the high-speed railway line that connects Firenze and Bologna in 35 minutes.
Tel. +39 051 6479615
www.bologna-airport.it
Car parking
FORTEZZA DA BASSO PARKING
Enquiries:
Florence Parkings
Tel. +39 055 50302209
www.fipark.com
centraleoperativa@firenzeparcheggi.it
