Top 10+ things to do in Florence
- Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore – known as the Duomo di Firenze, it is the jewel of the city. You can also climb to the Brunelleschi’s Dome with 436 steps – beware: only for the brave ones!
- Campanile di Giotto – another emblem of the city, located next to the Duomo. Built in the traditional Tuscan white, pink and green marble. Climb to the top and enjoy the stunning views of the city.
- Gallerie Degli Uffizi – built in the XVI century, a treasure of Renaissance art. Admire masterpieces by Michelangelo, Da Vinci and Giotto plus Botticelli’s finest pieces including “Birth of Venus.”
- Basilica di Santa Croce – The tombs of the most iconic Italian artists, like Dante and Michelangelo, lie here.
- Piazzale Michelangelo – Enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the City – both at sunrise and sunset.
- Galleria dell’Accademia –The Accademia houses the original Michelangelo David sculpture and some masterpieces of Renaissance art.
- Palazzo Vecchio – Palazzo Vecchio, built in XIII-XIV century, is the most important administrative building in Florence, housing both the mayor’s office and Municipal council.
- Ponte Vecchio – One of the most beloved places in Florence and one of the oldest bridges in Europe.
- Piazza della Signoria – The main structure of the Piazza is the magnificent Palazzo Vecchio with its huge clock tower and fantastic statues of David and Hercules, the fountain of Neptune, and the Loggia dei Lanzi.
- Chiesa di Santa Maria Novella – One of the most important Gothic churches in Tuscany.
- Mercato di San Lorenzo – also known as Mercato Centrale is a must for any visitor in the city. It is a local market where you can find many shops selling vegetables, fruit, meat, fish and also bars, events, independent food shops plus a cooking school.