Best spots in Firenze
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From the classic Palazzo Pitti and Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
★ 4.8 · 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.
★ 4.8 · 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.
★ 4.7 · 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 · 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.
★ 4.8 · 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.
★ 4.8 · 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 · 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.
★ 4.7 · 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.
★ 4.7 · 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.
★ 4.6 · 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.
★ 4.6 · 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.
★ 4.7 · 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.
★ 4.3 · 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.
★ 4.6 · 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.
★ 4.4 · 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.
★ 4.5 · 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.3 · 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 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.
★ 4.8 · 12,197 reviews
Grab a table at Gustapanino, the small Florence trattoria with a terrace on the square and a devoted following. Tuck into homemade lasagna and tiramisu served by a team that makes you feel at home.
★ 4.4 · 3,956 reviews
Discover Osteria Santo Spirito, the red-walled Oltrarno favourite with a terrace on its namesake square. Sit down to home-style Italian dishes in a room that locals and returning visitors keep coming back to.
★ 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.
★ 4.9 · 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 · 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
Palazzo Pitti
2h30
Florence · 🏛️ Landmark
Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
1h
Palazzo Vecchio
1h30
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Uffizi Galleries
Piazza del Duomo
30 min
Piazzale Michelangelo
Brunelleschi's dome
Giotto's Bell Tower
45 min
Baptistery of St. John
Piazza della Signoria
20 min
Ponte Vecchio
Museo Nazionale del Bargello
Opera del Duomo Museum
Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze
1h15
Cappelle Medicee
Florence · 🍽️ Food
All'Antico Vinaio
Florence · 🛍️ Shopping
Officina Profumo - Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
il Mercato Centrale Firenze
Trattoria Zà Zà
I Fratellini
15 min
Florence · 🥐 Breakfast
Caffè Scudieri Firenze
Florence · ☕ Coffeebreak
Caffè Gilli
Trattoria Sostanza
Cantinetta Antinori
Gustapanino
Osteria Santo Spirito
Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine
Oltrarno Ristorante Toscano
Caffe Concerto Paszkowski
