Florence City Guide
Florence is a gorgeous renaissance city world famous for its many artistic and architectural treasures. Explore Florence by foot and discover a new beautiful sight around every corner.
What to do and see in and around Florence
Duomo
The Duomo Basilica on Piazza del Duomo, dominates the city’s skyline with its great dome and Giotto’s Bell Tower. The beautiful cathedral has a colorful exterior and the interior boasts wonderful frescoes.
Uffizi Gallery
The immensely popular Uffizi Gallery is home to one of the world's most impressive collections of Renaissance art. The collection includes works by many great artists like Giotto, Botticelli, Caravaggio, Raphael and Michelangelo, to name but a few. Expect a queue!
Ponte Vecchio
The Ponte Vecchio built in the 14th century is the city’s oldest bridge and one of Florence’s most famous landmarks. For the best view – take a walk along the River Arno or head to one of the neighbouring bridges.
Galleria dell’Accademia
The Academy gallery has an astonishing collection of 13th to 18th century paintings but the museum’s highlight is definitely Michelangelo’s celebrated sculpture, David. Open Tuesday-Sunday 8.15am to 6.50pm.
Il Battistero
Standing on Piazza San Giovanni is the octagonal Baptistery, where people were baptized in medieval Florence. The Baptistery is one of Florence’s oldest buildings, dating from the fourth and fifth centuries.
Basilica di Santa Croce
The Basilica of Santa Croce is a gothic masterpiece, built between 1294 and not finished and consecrated until more than 100 years later. Many well-known Italians, like Michelangelo and Galileo, are buried in the church. Don’t miss Giotto’s famous frescoes.
Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens
The Pitti Palace is Florence’s largest Palazzo housing several museums and galleries. Behind the Palace is the wonderful Boboli garden. A great place to relax and get away from the crowds – Don’t miss the fantastic views of the city.
San Lorenzo Street Market
The busy San Lorenzo market is a great place to go if you are looking for leather products, belts, jackets and bags in all different shapes and sizes are on sale here.
Pisa
Approximately 1 hour from Florence by train
The much smaller Pisa is an old seaside settlement dating from around 1000 B.C. The city is full of historical buildings and monuments, including the world famous Leaning Tower.
Siena
1 hour 30 minutes from Florence by train
Siena is a beautiful medieval town in the heart of Tuscany. Wander along the streets and discover hidden gothic palaces, explore the museums or relax with a drink in one Siena’s many piazzas.
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