Best Spots in Florence for The City Conquerors
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From the classic Opera del Duomo Museum and Ponte Vecchio, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.6 · 11,658 reviews
Visit the Opera del Duomo Museum to see the originals behind Florence's cathedral complex. Study sculptures by Michelangelo and Donatello and the gilded bronze panels of the Baptistery doors in bright, high-ceilinged galleries.
★ 4.7 · 154,929 reviews
Cross Ponte Vecchio, the medieval bridge that defines the Florence skyline. Stroll past the jeweller-lined shopfronts and stop at the river's edge for views along the Arno.
★ 4.8 · 87,796 reviews
Enter Piazza della Signoria, the beating heart of Florence beneath the Palazzo Vecchio tower. Walk among the statues and fountain, then take a seat nearby to watch the square come alive.
★ 4.8 · 114,651 reviews
Climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for the classic panorama of Florence. Take in the Duomo and Arno from the terrace, and see the bronze David standing above the city.
★ 4.7 · 7,453 reviews
Discover the Cappelle Medicee, the Medici family's mausoleum beside San Lorenzo. Study Michelangelo's sculpted tombs in the New Sacristy and look up into the grand domed Chapel of the Princes.
★ 4.7 · 9,261 reviews
Step into the Museo Nazionale del Bargello, a 13th-century palace turned sculpture museum. Admire Renaissance masterpieces, including works by Michelangelo, and rest on the benches while you take in the art.
★ 4.1 · 31,149 reviews
Step into the Boboli Gardens, the grand formal park rising behind Palazzo Pitti. Follow gravel avenues past Renaissance statues and ornate fountains, pausing in shaded corners as the hillside opens onto the city.
★ 4.6 · 58,567 reviews
Plan your visit to the Galleria dell'Accademia, where Michelangelo's David stands at the end of the Prisoners hall. Walk past the unfinished sculptures to the statue, then explore the paintings and instruments.
★ 4.8 · 143,777 reviews
Stand in Piazza del Duomo, where marble facades and Brunelleschi's dome rise above the crowds. Circle the cathedral, baptistery and bell tower, and decide which monument to climb or enter.
★ 4.7 · 95,394 reviews
Enter the Uffizi Galleries, Florence's temple of Renaissance art inside a 16th-century building. Spend a couple of hours moving through Primitive and Renaissance masterpieces, sculpture and city views from the upper floors.
★ 4.8 · 12,135 reviews
Climb Brunelleschi's dome, the Renaissance engineering feat that crowns Florence. Squeeze up the narrow stairs between its shells and finish with a view over the city's rooftops.
★ 4.8 · 8,110 reviews
Climb Giotto's Bell Tower for a close look at the Duomo from above. Work your way up the narrow stairs, pausing at each level for views, until you reach the open terrace over Florence.
★ 4.6 · 9,845 reviews
Step inside the Baptistery of St. John, the octagonal landmark facing Florence's cathedral. Study the bronze doors outside, then tilt your head back to read the gold mosaic ceiling above.
★ 4.8 · 112,089 reviews
Stand before the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence's marble landmark beneath Brunelleschi's dome. Circle the polychrome exterior, then step inside and take in the vast interior.
★ 4.8 · 42,773 reviews
Walk into Basilica of Santa Croce, where Florence honours its greatest minds. Find the tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo and study the Giotto frescoes in the side chapels.
★ 4.7 · 26,151 reviews
Step into Palazzo Vecchio, Florence's fortified 13th-century palace. Tour its richly decorated chambers and courtyards, then climb the tower for views across the city and the Duomo.
★ 4.6 · 36,729 reviews
Explore Palazzo Pitti, the grand former residence of the Medici in Florence. Walk through its galleries of Italian and European masters, then step out to the gardens for wide views over the city.
★ 4.4 · 59,170 reviews
Head to il Mercato Centrale Firenze, the historic market with a lively gourmet food hall upstairs. Sample dishes from many vendors, from truffle pasta to international fare, and explore the leather stalls outside.
★ 4.6 · 3,780 reviews
Step into Officina Profumo - Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, Florence's famed pharmacy-perfumery. Wander past antique bottles and distilling equipment, then browse the fragrances and cosmetics in a beautifully preserved setting.
★ 4.3 · 1,711 reviews
Grab a sandwich at All'Antico Vinaio, the Florence takeaway shop with a perpetual queue. Pick your fillings, wait your turn in the quick-moving line, and eat a stuffed schiacciata on the go.
★ 4.5 · 34,948 reviews
Discover Trattoria Zà Zà, a Tuscan favourite with frescoed, brick-walled rooms. Try the calamari, a Caprese salad and the grilled Florentine steak in a relaxed, characterful setting.
★ 4.6 · 3,309 reviews
Squeeze into I Fratellini, the postage-stamp sandwich bar that has fed Florence for generations. Pick a schiacciata filling at the counter, add a glass of wine, and eat it street-side.
★ 4.3 · 11,511 reviews
Pause at Caffè Gilli, Florence's oldest cafe, serving since 1733 beneath wood-paneled Belle Epoque interiors. Settle onto the covered terrace with coffee and a pastry such as a chocolate eclair or tiramisu while you watch the piazza.
★ 3.5 · 2,616 reviews
Take a break at Caffè Scudieri, a 1939 cafe facing the main entrance of the Duomo. Settle on the terrace with coffee and a pastry, or an Aperol Spritz later, and watch Florence pass by.
★ 4.5 · 1,184 reviews
Secure a table at Trattoria Sostanza, the Florence classic built around chicken sizzled in butter. Share the signature chicken, an artichoke pie and pasta in its traditional, fast-moving dining room.
★ 4.6 · 4,656 reviews
Step into Trattoria Mario, a Florence lunch institution that has been grilling Tuscan classics since 1953. Order the celebrated steak, add a plate of ragu pasta and a glass of regional wine in its unfussy dining room.
★ 4.9 · 2,761 reviews
Cross the river to Oltrarno Ristorante Toscano for a Tuscan meal in a cosy, well-run dining room. Order the truffle ravioli or a Florentine steak and enjoy a glass of Chianti Classico at an outdoor table.
★ 4.5 · 1,120 reviews
Settle into Cantinetta Antinori, a Renaissance-style mansion turned wine-led restaurant in Florence. Enjoy refined Tuscan dishes and a long list of wines under warm lamplight.
★ 4.9 · 16,189 reviews
Learn pasta from the very first handful of flour in a chef-led class in the centre of Florence. You will shape three kinds of pasta, sauce them and enjoy the results with Tuscan wine.
★ 4.5 · 7,942 reviews
Treat yourself to Caffe Concerto Paszkowski, a grand cafe with historic, ornate interiors and a shaded terrace. Enjoy pastries and coffee by day, or stay for an aperitivo and, some evenings, live music and dancing.
Florence · 🎨 Museum
Opera del Duomo Museum
1h30
Florence · 🏛️ Landmark
Ponte Vecchio
20 min
Piazza della Signoria
Piazzale Michelangelo
30 min
Cappelle Medicee
1h
Museo Nazionale del Bargello
Florence · 🌳 Nature
Boboli Gardens
Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze
1h15
Piazza del Duomo
Uffizi Galleries
2h30
Brunelleschi's dome
Giotto's Bell Tower
45 min
Baptistery of St. John
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
Palazzo Vecchio
Palazzo Pitti
Florence · 🛍️ Shopping
il Mercato Centrale Firenze
Officina Profumo - Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
Florence · 🍽️ Food
All'Antico Vinaio
Trattoria Zà Zà
I Fratellini
15 min
Florence · ☕ Coffeebreak
Caffè Gilli
Florence · 🥐 Breakfast
Caffè Scudieri Firenze
Trattoria Sostanza
Trattoria Mario
Oltrarno Ristorante Toscano
Cantinetta Antinori
Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine
Caffe Concerto Paszkowski
