Tomb of Antipope John XXIII Monument
Renaissance tomb of Antipope John XXIII in Florence
Tomb of Antipope John XXIII at a Glance#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 7° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 91% | 1.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| February | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 7° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 1.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.3h |
| March | Good | 5° - 16° | 11° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 8° - 19° | 13° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.0 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.3h |
| May | Very Good | 12° - 24° | 18° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 1.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.5h |
| June | Excellent | 16° - 28° | 22° | 57 mm | some cloud | 66% | 1.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.2h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 32° | 25° | 40 mm | mostly sunny | 58% | 1.9 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.9h |
| August | Excellent | 18° - 32° | 25° | 59 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 1.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.8h |
| September | Very Good | 15° - 27° | 21° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 1.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 10° | 106 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| December | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 7° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 91% | 1.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
