San Giovanni in Firenze in Cittΰ Metropolitana di Firenze, Tuscany, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)
Sarcofago
Fine II Sec. d.C.
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Sarcophagus
Late 2nd Century
| | Marbo / Marble | |
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 26, 2025
1. Sarcofago / Sarcophagus Marker
Dal 1809 al 1865 il sarcofago fu adattato a fontana all'esterno del Palazzo del Bargello (sul lato di via della Vigna Vecchia) con l'aggiunta dei due delfini realizzati dallo scultore Giovan Battista Giovannozzi nello stesso 1809.
Dal cimitero di San Pancrazio, a Firenze.From 1809 to 1865 this sarcophagus was used as a fountain in the exterior of the Bargello (on the side of the via della Vigna Vecchia). The dolphins are later additions, carved in 1809 by Giovan Battista Giovannozzi.
From the cemetery of San Pancrazio in Florence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music • Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
Location. 43° 46.232′ N, 11° 15.49′ E. Marker is in Firenze, Toscana (Tuscany), in Cittΰ Metropolitana di Firenze. It is in San Giovanni. It is on Via Ghibellina near Via del Proconsolo. The marker is affixed to the wall next to the sarcophagus, which sits in the open-air courtyard of the Bargello museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Via del Proconsolo 4, 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: Gli Stemmi / The Coats of Arms (a few steps from this marker); Il Palazzo / The Palazzo
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Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 26, 2025
2. Sarcophagus
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 26, 2025
3. Bargello courtyard
The sarcophagus can be seen beneath the left archway at the bottom center of the photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 3. submitted on August 21, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
