House of Dante, Florence: Photos, Reviews & Location

House on the site of Dante's birthplace, with exhibits on his work & life in Florence in his era.

At a glance

#31 of 31 Museums in Florence

LocalGuideWorld score: 3.80

0.2 km from the center of Florence

Rating breakdown

5 ★43%
4 ★23%
3 ★19%
2 ★8%
1 ★8%

Museo Casa di Dante, Via Santa Margherita, 1, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

museocasadidante.it

+39 055 219416

Quick facts

What is the rating of House of Dante?: House of Dante is rated 3.8 out of 5 based on 5,536 reviews.
How does House of Dante rank in Florence?: House of Dante is #31 of 31 Museums in Florence by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is House of Dante located?: Museo Casa di Dante, Via Santa Margherita, 1, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy — 0.2 km from the center of Florence.
How can I contact House of Dante?: Phone: +39 055 219416 · Website: museocasadidante.it

Reviews (8)

Tarak Yadav 2024 May 26

A nice experience. There aren't many artifacts or relics. Rather, they've curated a immersive experience.

공과장 (Manager Kong) 2024 Feb 01

I didn’t enter because I saw many reviews complaining that it’s not worthy to enter. There is a curious thing instead. Among the tile stone in front of the house, there is a stone that shows Dante’s face when water is sprinkled on it.

R. Neault 2024 Jan 17

A bit pricey for the entrance fee but neat to see who wrote the inspiration for the book and movie, very cool looking outside, lots of stairs but they do have an elevator too.

Pong Lenis 2024 Jan 02

This is a very cool, unique and historical museum. The collection is impressive, the items are very well preserved and displayed. It’s sad that Dante had to flee Florence and couldn’t return but his house is a very special place to visit. I really enjoyed my time here and I would definitely recommend visiting this amazingly historical museum.

Alicia Gossel 2023 Sep 17

My father went to the museum back in 2018 and this year it was completely different. It was still a nice tour of Dante's life and works, but it was severely downsized and many things were gone. They also added a virtual reality aspect, which is nice for some but I get sick easily with VR, so I couldn't wear the goggles for long.

Dr. Anthony J. “Quantum Minister” Toledo 2023 Aug 27

The location is great! This literally a couple of blocks from the train station. The rooftop view is amazing and the burgers there are quite tasty. The AC in the room was not working well at all, and it was very, very hot outside. The rooms were spacious and clean and the staff were helpful and friendly. The air conditioning not functioning properly made it hard to sleep, but the other amenities made it an enjoyable stay. The breakfast offered is pretty good as well. There are many restaurants and attractions walking distance from here.

Joseph Oliva 2023 Aug 09

Great site for a historical perspective on the life and times of Dante Alighieri all within his family home. 3 floors to explore. Definitely worth a visit whether you are a fan of his literary works or his political perspective of the times. One of the most notable Florentines of all times.

Cristian Dumitrescu 2023 Jun 19

Some may complain there are few (physical) items in this museum, but Dante's work is within his writings. Nevertheless, Casa Dante puts yourself in the historical context and tries to reconstruct those times.

Our comfortable and serene modern life has countless roots in Florence, a crucible of arts and knowledge. Viewing and understanding the past helps to leap into the future.