# Florence Charterhouse, Italy: what it is and when to go

> Florence Charterhouse is a building in Florence, Italy. Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/certosa-del-galluzzo/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Building in Florence, Italy · History, Temples
- **Where:** Italy · Via della Certosa 1, 50124, Firenze Galluzzo
- **Best time:** March to June and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** BLQ Bologna, 90 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [cistercensi.info](http://www.cistercensi.info/certosadifirenze/index.htm)
- **Coordinates:** 43.73154, 11.22135

## What it is and where

Florence Charterhouse is a building in Florence, Italy. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Florence](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/florencia/), where this site lists 215 more places to see, 5.9 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 43.73154, 11.22135; the nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ, Bologna), 90 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=43.73154%2C11.221347)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.73154%2C11.221347)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/) and [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/espiritual/) places in Italy. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Florence Charterhouse is **March to June and September to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 05 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 16 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 38 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 13 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 32 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 15 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 57 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 49 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 17 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 46 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 25 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 45 |

In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
| Temples | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Florence Charterhouse has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Italy

To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Italy checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Via Romea Sanese - Tappa 1](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/via-romea-sanese-tappa-1/): Hiking · 1.6 km
- [Villa di Marignolle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/villa-medicea-di-marignolle/): Historic house in Florence, Italy · 2.4 km
- [Villa del Poggio Imperiale](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/villa-del-poggio-imperiale/): Historic building · 2.9 km
- [Boboli Gardens](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/jardin-de-boboli/): Park in Florence, Italy · 4.1 km
- [Porcelain Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/porcelain-museum/): Museum in Italy · 4.2 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/).

## More in Italy: History

- [Vatican City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/ciudad-del-vaticano/): Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy
- [Venice](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/venecia-2/): capital city of Veneto, Italy
- [Florence](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/florencia-2/): Italian city and commune, located in Tuscany
- [Naples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/napoles-2/): capital city of Campania, Italy
- [Colosseum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/coliseo/): ancient Roman amphitheatre, a landmark of Rome, Italy
- [St. Peter's Basilica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/basilica-de-san-pedro/): church in Vatican City

Every Italy place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Florence Charterhouse?

It is a building in Florence, Italy. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Florence Charterhouse?

March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45.

### How do you get to Florence Charterhouse?

The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), 90 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.73154%2C11.221347) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Via Romea Sanese - Tappa 1](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/via-romea-sanese-tappa-1/), [Villa di Marignolle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/villa-medicea-di-marignolle/), [Villa del Poggio Imperiale](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/villa-del-poggio-imperiale/). The rest is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/1719070), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1056344), CC0. More about Florence Charterhouse on [Wikipedia](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certosa_di_Firenze). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

