San Marco in Firenze in Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Tuscany, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)

Pasquale Poccianti

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 24, 2025

1. Pasquale Poccianti Marker

Inscription. A Pasquale Poccianti qui morto il XVIII Ottobre del MDCCCLVIII il quale d'opere d'architettura mirabili per purezza di classico stile e solidità d'edificazione decoro Firenze e con stupendi l'avori d'arte e di scienza arricchi di copiose e salubri acque Livorno il collegio dei professori della r. accademia fiorentina e quello degli architetti e ingegneri concordi in onorarne la memoria posero nel MDCCCLXXXVIII

[English translation of Italian text:]
To Pasquale Poccianti, who died here on October 18, 1858, who decorated Florence with works of architecture admirable for the purity of the classical style and the solidity of the construction, and enriched Livorno with abundant and healthy waters with stupendous works of art and science. The college of professors of the Royal Florentine Academy and architects and engineers placed this memorial in 1888.

Erected 1888 by Royal Florentine Academy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical date for this entry is October 18, 1858.

Location. 43° 46.521′ N, 11° 15.45′ E. Marker is in Firenze, Toscana (Tuscany), in Città Metropolitana di Firenze. It is in San Marco. It is on Via Ricasoli 0.1 kilometers north of Via de Pucci, on the right when traveling

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north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Via Ricasoli 30, Firenze, Toscana 50122, Italy. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

the Schengen Area,

a coastal Mediterranean country,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire,

the Roman Empire,

and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mario Del Monaco (within shouting distance of this marker); Filippino Lippi Burial Place (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Chiesa di San Michele / Church of San Michele (about 150 meters away); Giovanni delle Bande Nere Statue (about 210 meters away); Father Guido Alfani, D.S.P. (about 210 meters away); Portico of Santa Maria Nuova Hospital (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Giuseppe Dolfi (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Restaurato e Sostituzione della Porta Nord di Lorenzo Ghiberti (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Firenze.

Regarding Pasquale Poccianti. Pasquale Poccianti was a 19th century Italian architect. His most prominent work is the Cisternoni of Livorno, located about 95 kilometers (59 miles) west of Florence.

Also see . . . Pasquale Poccianti bio. From the Web Gallery of Art

Excerpt: "Poccianti was strongly influenced by the Florentine Renaissance. He developed a personal style, mainly through the numerous public assignments he performed. He combined the simplicity of classical
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 24, 2025

2. Pasquale Poccianti Marker
architecture with abstract forms of engineering architecture, in which the structure of the building is emphasized against ornament."

(Submitted on August 13, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.