Tomb of Antipope John XXIII
Monument Renaissance tomb of Antipope John XXIII in Florence
How to Get to Tomb of Antipope John XXIII #
Located within the historic centre of Florence (Tuscany), the tomb can be reached on foot from the Duomo complex in 5-15 minutes depending on which chapel houses it. Most visitors arrive via Firenze Santa Maria Novella station (a 20-25 minute walk) or by city buses that stop near Piazza San Giovanni.
Tips for Visiting Tomb of Antipope John XXIII #
- Visit early morning when the churches around Florence open and the light in the chapels is soft-many smaller tombs are easier to see before guided tours arrive.
- The tomb is inside a larger church complex; check service times to avoid visiting during Mass.
- Ask at the church sacristy for the specific chapel - signage can be minimal and the tomb is not on most tourist maps.
Best Time to Visit Tomb of Antipope John XXIII #
Best visited outside the peak summer months when Florence's churches are less crowded and clerical staff have more time to point out lesser-known monuments.
Weather & Climate near Tomb of Antipope John XXIII #
Tomb of Antipope John XXIII's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (827 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (106 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
