Santo Spirito in Firenze in Cittΰ Metropolitana di Firenze, Tuscany, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)
Italian Ministry of the Navy
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 24, 2025
1. Italian Ministry of the Navy Marker
Il Ministero della marina ebbe sede in questo palazzo essendo Firenze capitale d'Italia
Il comune di firenze auspice la Lega Navale Italiana festa dello statuto 1936-XIV
The Ministry of the Navy was based in this building when Florence was the capital of Italy
The Municipality of Florence sponsors the Italian Naval League during the Statute Celebration of 1936-XIV
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 43° 46.1′ N, 11° 14.997′ E. Marker is in Firenze, Toscana (Tuscany), in Cittΰ Metropolitana di Firenze. It is in Santo Spirito. It is on Piazza de' Frescobaldi south of Lungarno Guicciardini. The marker is affixed to the west-facing wall of the building, which is next to the Ponte Santa Trinita. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Piazza de' Frescobaldi 1, Firenze, Toscana 50125, 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: Holy Trinity Bridge Reconstructed (within shouting distance of this marker); Ponte Santa Trinita / Holy Trinity Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Chiesa di San Jacopo Sopr'Arno (within shouting distance of this marker); Chiesa Anglicana di Saint Mark (St. Mark's Church)
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Regarding Italian Ministry of the Navy. Florence was the capital of Italy for six years, from 1865 until 1871, after which the capital was moved to Rome. The XIV in the inscription references 1936 as the 14th year of Italy's Fascist Era.
The "Festa della Statuto" was, it appears, a patriotic celebration of Italy's unification, held in Italy before the monarchy was eliminated after World War II.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 24, 2025
2. Italian Ministry of the Navy Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
