Basilica of San Lorenzo, Florence Basilica di San Lorenzo
The Basilica of San Lorenzo is a Renaissance parish church, minor basilica, and former cathedral in Florence. Known locally as Basilica di San Lorenzo, the site was opened in 393, and its Renaissance architecture was designed by Filippo Brunelleschi starting in 1421. Dedicated to Lawrence of Rome, it is a museum, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is the 78th most looked-up sight in Italy on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
July is the driest month, with about 37 mm of rain over 5 days and daily highs of 30 °C. The summer months of June, July, and August have the highest temperatures, with daily highs between 26 °C and 30 °C. The wettest time is in late autumn; November has about 129 mm of rain over 13 days, and October has about 121 mm over 11 days. The coldest months are January and February, when daily lows are 2 °C.
Florence Airport, Peretola, is 6 km away, and the city is 232 km from Rome. A visit can be combined with the Florence Baptistery (0.2 km), Giotto's Campanile (0.3 km), or the Florence Cathedral (0.3 km). Santa Maria Novella is 0.4 km away, and the Galleria dell'Accademia is 0.5 km away. The basilica is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00 and has wheelchair access.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is November, with about 129 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 72 | 66 | 74 | 89 | 86 | 66 | 37 | 63 | 96 | 121 | 129 | 108 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
