Things To Do
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
The Duomo is home to works by masters like Michelangelo, Donatello, and Giotto, making it a must-see destination for art lovers. It's an important religious site. The Duomo is the seat of the Archbishop of Florence, and it's a place of great spiritual significance for Catholics. And it’s free entry!
Uffizi Galleries
The Uffizi Gallery is one of the world's top art museums - it houses some of the most important works of the Renaissance, including works by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Our favorite works in this museum are Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus” and “La Primavera”. We recommend buying a ticket in advanced to avoid lines.
Piazzale Michelangelo
Hike or take a taxi up to Piazzale Michelangelo for the most stunning view of Florence. This is a Florence rite of passage, especially at sunset when you can grab a beer or wine to go and listen to live music in the piazza as the sun sets over the city!
Nearby Wine Regions
The closest wine regions to Florence, Italy are Chianti Colli Fiorentini and Chianti Rufina, both in the Tuscany region. Other wine regions in Tuscany include Brunello di Montalcino, Carmignano, Bolgheri, and Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
Boboli Gardens
The Boboli Gardens are one of the greatest open-air museums in Florence.
Rooftops
There are a number of amazing rooftop bars to grab food and drinks at that have stunning views of the city, we recommend Loggia Roof Bar, Calimala Rooftop, and View on Art Rooftop.
Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze
The Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze is one of the art museums in Florence, best known as the home of Michelangelo's sculpture David from the story of "David & Goliath".
Ponte Vecchio
Ponte Vecchio, “Old Bridge”, is a famous bridge near Palazzo Pitti in Florence with a fascinating history and stunning views of the Arno River. The bridge was built during Roman medieval times (1345) and features some beautiful stonework from this era. The Ponte Vecchio is the only bridge in Florence that survived World War II. Today it is inhabited mainly by gold jewelry shops - Florence is well-known for its 18 carat gold.
Restaurants
Florence is a food-lovers dream. We've put together a list of our favorite restaurants in the city - make reservations in advanced! See the link below: