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What to do in Florence
Florence is the soul of Tuscany, and it brims with the influences of the Renaissance. You'll discover a myriad of architectural wonders and a profusion of exquisite artwork, all of which culminate into one cultural masterpiece of a city.
Uffizi Gallery
The Uffizi Gallery is the city's top museum, and the place to see Botticelli's stunning "Birth of Venus." It's also wise to book your entrance ticket in advance to avoid waiting in a long line.
Accademia Gallery of Florence
Michaelangelo's "David" stands in the center of the Tribune and rightfully so. Classical music lovers will also enjoy the exhibit at the Accademia Gallery's Museum of Musical Instruments.
David
It's Florence's, if not the world's, most famous statue, and people have been admiring "David's" chiseled physique since its unveiling in 1504.
Palazzo Vecchio
A replica of "David" at the entrance of the Palazzo Vecchio indicates his original position here until 1873. The renowned Hall of Five Hundred is a part of the building's museum section.
Piazza della Signoria
Piazza della Signoria has plenty of statuary, with the gallery of the Loggia dei Lanzi, the equestrian statue of Cosimo I and the Fountain of Neptune, who slightly resembles Cosimo.
Florence Cathedral
Known as il Duomo, the view from the Gothic cathedral's iconic, red-brick dome offers a sweeping panorama over waves of the city's terracotta rooftops amid rolling, Tuscan hills.
Florence Baptistry
Dedicated to the city's patron saint, John the Baptist, Florence Baptistry in white and green Prato marble boasts an inner dome with lavish, golden mosaics.
Church of Santa Maria Novella
It may appear ordinary from the outside, but it's the grandeur within that makes the Church of Santa Maria Novella well worth the visit. Its cloister also provides some moments of serenity.
Ponte Vecchio
Pastel-colored apartments upon shops selling art, jewelry, and souvenirs line the city's oldest and most unique bridge Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River. It's picture-perfect day and night.
Pitti Palace
Stroll across the Ponte Vecchio to the former Medici family residence. The Pitti Palace houses five museums, such as the Museum of Modern Art and the opulent Palatine Gallery.
Planning Your Florence Visit
How long should you stay in Florence?
A minimum of four nights will allow you to see the top sites without rushing from one to another. Give yourself a week or more for a full Renaissance immersion.
Getting around the city
The heart of Florence is compact, and you can easily explore all that the city has to offer by foot. The historical center is a UNESCO Heritage Site, and traffic is restricted from entering. If you're planning to rent a car for a trip around Tuscany, you'll have to park outside the "Limited Traffic Zone." Consider 15 euros extra per day for a parking garage space, since free parking is a rarity.
How expensive is Florence?
Keep in mind the entrance fees for the all the top sights, including the majority of churches. Although it's free to enter the Florence Cathedral, you'll have to buy a ticket to go up the dome for the breathtaking views. Restaurants in Italy also add a service fee called "pane e coperto" (literally "bread and cover"). It's an extra few euros charged per person seated at the table, but it's not a tip for your server.
Good to know
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- Language
- Italian
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- Currency
- Euro (€)
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- Time Zone
- UTC (+01:00)
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- Country Code
- +39
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- Best time to visit
- By October, the weather is still warm, but the tourist rush is winding down.
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What people are saying about Florence
Fun, good tour guide, not enough wine, and overpriced
Overall the guide (Valentina) and the group were really friendly and it was a fun day out. It was incredibly hot though and the bus felt like the heat was on for the trip back and the whole bus was passed out bc of it. This tour was nearly $90 US and there really was no food included and not even close to enough wine to warrant this price. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating but it just felt like there should be more to the trip. The area is gorgeous that we visited and overall we had a fun day, but just wasn’t great value.
Amazing gallery with lots of beautiful famous artworks.
So much gorgeous art, and the layout makes it really easy to see everything. Great views of the city and the river from the windows in the corridor too. Start at the top floor and make your way to the one below. The cafe on the rooftop is great too, you can stand inside if you're in a hurry or sit outside in the lovely terrace.
Excellent and detailed description of the artwork!
This was an interesting and casual way to view a lot of the artwork in the Uffizzi Gallery ~ which is an overwhelming Museum! It was great to be able to go at one’s own pace in viewing the many stunning works of such important artists.
So neat to see all these little villages!
Awesome tour!!! Take your bathing suit and don't choose the lunch then you can spend the whole time on the beach and get snacks or food at any of the other villages. Perfect amount of time in each village!
Loved it, really worth the time and money!
It was 38 degrees C outside, so the guide tried to keep us in the shade shen we had to stop. Appreciate that. We felt that we got our money worth with this trip, the history and locations were great.
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