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Stadio Artemio Franchi

Stadium

Florence's main football stadium hosting ACF Fiorentina matches and events; notable to sports fans for matchday atmosphere and the stadium's historic role in Italian football.

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Stadio Artemio Franchi essentials

Address: Piazza Santa Maria Novella area, Viale Manfredo Fanti / Viale G. F. Lungo? - Stadio Artemio Franchi, 50144 Firenze FI, Italy
Hours: Event-based (check ACF Fiorentina/venue site)
Admission: Varies by event - Serie A/B matches typically €20-€60
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Stadio Artemio Franchi

Visit during the football season to experience the stadium's energy; summer brings fewer crowds but hotter weather.

Football season
Aug-May · 5-30°C
Peak atmosphere during league matches (autumn through spring); summer friendlies are quieter but useful for tours.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 20-35°C
Off-season for competitive fixtures; Florence is hot and crowded but the stadium is less busy, ideal for photography.

Weather & Climate near Stadio Artemio Franchi

Climate

Stadio Artemio Franchi's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (772 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 47 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 3° - 9° 5° 62 mm partly cloudy 89% 1.5 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h
February Acceptable 3° - 11° 6° 60 mm partly cloudy 85% 1.9 m/s 0.3 low 10.3h
March Acceptable 5° - 13° 8° 63 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.2 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Good 7° - 17° 12° 70 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.1 m/s 1.0 high 13.3h
May Very Good 11° - 22° 16° 58 mm partly cloudy 71% 1.9 m/s 1.5 high 14.5h
June Excellent 15° - 25° 20° 53 mm some cloud 61% 1.9 m/s 1.9 very high 15.2h
July Ideal 17° - 29° 23° 30 mm mostly sunny 54% 2.0 m/s 2.0 very high 14.9h
August Ideal 17° - 28° 23° 40 mm mostly sunny 57% 1.8 m/s 1.6 very high 13.8h
September Excellent 14° - 24° 19° 65 mm partly cloudy 66% 1.7 m/s 1.0 high 12.4h
October Good 11° - 19° 15° 88 mm partly cloudy 78% 1.6 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.9h
November Acceptable 7° - 14° 10° 101 mm overcast 87% 1.6 m/s 0.2 low 9.5h
December Acceptable 3° - 10° 5° 82 mm partly cloudy 89% 1.7 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Stadio Artemio Franchi

From Firenze Santa Maria Novella train station, take tram T1/T2 or a short taxi ride west toward the stadium (roughly 2-3 km). By car follow signs for ‘Stadio Artemio Franchi’; limited parking and matchday traffic mean public transit is usually faster.

Tips for Visiting Stadio Artemio Franchi

  • For the best view of the pitch and the classic stadium lines, pick an upper-tier seat behind the halfway line.
  • Trains to Firenze Santa Maria Novella (SMN) are the easiest rail link; take a taxi or tram to the stadium if attending an event.
  • If visiting on a non-matchday, check club tours (ACF Fiorentina) - they offer guided access occasionally.
  • Avoid the busiest bars immediately outside the stadium before kick-off; walk a few blocks into the Rifredi district for calmer cafés.