Things To Do
Florence - Must-see Sites, Museums & Our Fave To-Dos
*Piazza del Duomo (a UNESCO World Heritage site) is the city's most iconic square & home to the *Florence Cathedral (Duomo) with it's Brunelleschi dome, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistery of San Giovannis. Must see museums include the *Uffizi Gallery (masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo & Botticelli) and the *Academia Gallery (Statue of David). Wander around *Piazza della Signoria -iconic statues & cool vibe. Stroll through *Boboli Gardens - outdoor "museum", historic sculptures, fountains and grottos (behind Pitti Palace). Walk across *Ponte Vecchio ("Old Bridge" in Italian) and shop for Florentine jewelry and local art. Watch the sunset from *Piazzale Michelangelo - our "go to place" many evenings, with a bottle of wine, cheese & crackers and stunning city views. *San Lorenzo Market is one of the top European destinations for handmade leather - bartering welcome! Grab lunch & visit local Tuscan vendors at the *Mercato Centrale. Can't sleep? Hit SPACE CLUB (@Joey!)
Favorite Florence Restaurants & Gelato Shops (@Katie!)
For restaurants, hands down FAVORITE is: 1) Ristorante II Profeta Firenze. This was THE place all college kids living abroad in Florence took their parents to dinner when they came to visit! "Hidden jewel" with signature yellow table cloths and famous for its handmade pasta and legendary Bonta' del Profeta - "the John Travolta Special". Make your resy EARLY! ristoranteilprofetafirenze.com 2) La Giostra - another popular restaurant known for its cozy, eclectic atmosphere and traditional Tuscan/Lorraine cuisine. Celebrity hot spot - make resy early here too! ristorantelagiostra.com Katie made it her mission to sample EVERY gelato stand in Florence before heading back to the States... sadly, her fave has since closed down, but here are two top contenders: 1) Sbrino- Gelatificio Contadino 2) La Strega Nocciola Gelateria Artigianale - Firenze Duomo (lastreganocciola.it) YUMMMM!😋🍽️🍕🍝🥖🍨
Explore Tuscany 🇮🇹 🚙🍷🫒🍽️🚴♀️
Whether you arrive early and explore before our Wedding Weekend or want to take your time meandering through the countryside hills afterwards, you are in for a relaxing treat! June is a perfect time to visit local markets, enjoy wine, olive oil and cheese tastings. Dine at an agriturismo for a true farm-to-table experience. *Chianti Wine Region - just outside of Florence, visit local wineries for Chianti Classico tastings. Stop by villages of Greve & Chianti. *San Gimignano - "Medieval Manhattan" Famous for its skyline of stone towers. Climb Torre Grossa for panoramic views. Try Vernaccia -celebrated white wine. *Siena - Relax in Piazza del Campo - famous for the Palio horse race. Visit the stunning Siena Cathedral. *Pisa - See the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Stroll along the Arno river & visit Piazza del Miracoli. *Lucca - Walkable Medieval City. Take a stroll or rent a bicycle and tour from atop the Renaissance city walls. Explore its charming center with Piazza Anfiteatro.
