OPERATIONAL BRIEF: FLORENCE
Italy is Schengen. EU users need ID. Non-EU need passport. ETIAS required from late 2026. Carry ID.
LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:02 AM
Florence is touristy. Beer €5.00-€8.00. Inside Franchi: €5.00 (plastic).
LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:08 AM
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LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:01 PM
UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN FLORENCE
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Stadio Artemio Franchi
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Train from 'Firenze SMN' to 'Firenze Campo di Marte' (5 mins). Stadium is 400m walk. Bus 17 from station also works.
Warning: Do not walk from the Duomo (Center). It is 45 mins. Use the train to Campo di Marte.
Historic concrete bowl. Away fans in 'Settore Ospiti' (Formaggino), wedged between Curva Ferrovia and Maratona. Capacity ~2,200. Gate 13/14 (check ticket).
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than A3 (30x40cm)
- Power banks
- Bottles/Cans
- Umbrellas (except small folding ones)
CRITICAL
The 'Formaggino' (Cheese Wedge) is a metal cage structure. ID check is rigorous (name must match ticket).
Exit routes & evacuation
Police filter fans directly onto shuttle buses for transfer to SMN station.
Exit via the designated sterile zone (gabbia) towards the bus parking area.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Florence Peretola (FLR) / Pisa (PSA)
Transfer
Tram T2 from FLR to City Center (20 mins). Pisa needs a train/bus transfer (1h).
Tip
FLR is much closer but has fewer flights.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Santa Croce area. Authentic bars, lively atmosphere. Central Market (Mercato Centrale) for food.
RECOMMENDED
Santa Croce offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Piazza Santa Croce
Historic square. Often used as the official gathering point for away march/shuttles (check police advice).
POLICE PROFILE
AGGRESSIVE
Italian police (Polizia di Stato) are heavy-handed. Shuttle buses are mandatory for big European games. Do not stray.