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Scuola del Cuoio

Leather school·Santa Croce, Florence

Leather made on the spot

About Scuola del Cuoio

The Scuola del Cuoio trains leatherworkers and sells their work, behind the Basilica of Santa Croce.

Why it's on our list

  • Watch the craftsmen
  • Behind Santa Croce

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Scuola del Cuoio before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Scuola del Cuoio are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest tram & rail stations

  1. San Marco UniversitàFirenze Tramvia T21.1 km14 min walk
  2. Orto BotanicoFirenze Tramvia T21.4 km18 min walk
  3. Firenze Campo di MarteMain railway station1.5 km18 min walk

Key sights

  1. Uffizi Galleries650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
  2. Florence Cathedral750 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
  3. Galleria dell’Accademia1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min

Location

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