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Dante reportedly was born in a small house still extant on Via Santa Margherita. One of the beauties about Florence is that, without some special indication of its being the Dante house, the building would scarcely call attention from the other structures in the lane.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Via Santa Margherita, 1
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I didn't go into Dante's house because of scepticism about famous houses. The Mozart house in Vienna was filled with shrieking school children and contained little to nothing of interest. Dante's house is interesting to see on the outside, however, and the visitor will be awarded with a Dantesque verse about his hometown. My scepticism was duly rewarded - this is a 20th century structure built on the site of the 12th century house in which Dante lived. Yes, this is a faux monument.
Updated Aug 21, 2007
Address: Via Santa Margherita, 1
Website: http://www.emmeti.it/Arte/Toscana/ProvFirenze
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Dante Alighieri was the member of one of the best families in Florence, but he was expelled from the city.
He lived in different cities in Italy and died in Ravena (1321).
He could not ever go back to his city.
He is the author of the ‘Divina Comedia’, and he is one of the fathers of the Italian modern language.
Written May 21, 2007
Address: Via Santa Margherita, 1
Website: http://www.emmeti.it/Arte/Toscana/ProvFirenze
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It's actually unknown that if famous poet was born here or not. But he was living there as common belief. Building is coming from 13th century and using as museum dedicated to Dante nowadays. Museum includes his life and works. Lower rooms have got modern artworks and statues.
Written Jan 7, 2007
Address: Via Santa Margherita, 1
Website: http://www.emmeti.it/Arte/Toscana/ProvFirenze
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When I was there it was being repaired. His house was located behind my house (I lived in Via Del Corso) so I walked past it couple of times and went inside the church.
It looked pretty from outside so I recommand you to see it and let me know how it is from the inside!
Written Dec 10, 2004
Address: Via Santa Margherita, 1
Website: http://www.emmeti.it/Arte/Toscana/ProvFirenze
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As I learned, the place known as the house of Dante Alighieri, the great medieval florentine writer, is actually a replica of the actual house that existed in the same place, where he was born and raised. Anyway, an important must-see, with a small museum dedicated to him.
Written Nov 23, 2002
Address: Via Dante Alighieri, near Via D. Magazzini
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Why, it's a place where Dante Alighieri lived, isn't that sufficiently unique? I'm talking 'The Divine Comedy' here, containing that rollicking raucus romp, 'Inferno', plus those other two which most people (including me) haven't bothered to read. I had no idea Dante had lived in Florence until I came upon this bust sitting on the wall outside his house. I was compelled to enter, compelled I tell you!! Ok, so maybe it's not that great, but I'm a fan. Perhaps I'll move this to 'Off the Beaten Path.'
Written Aug 26, 2002
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Written Jul 3, 2009
Address: Via Santa Margherita, 1
Website: http://www.emmeti.it/Arte/Toscana/ProvFirenze
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There is a secret view if you go the rear of the building and up the stairs to the left. You can only go up one at a time though
Written Sep 20, 2008
Address: Via Santa Margherita, 1
Website: www.florence-airport-car-hire.co.uk
This is the birthplace of the famous poet Dante.
Written Sep 19, 2007
Address: Via Dante Alighieri/V.S Margherita
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