Guidebook for Firenze
Arts & Culture
Architecturally, it is one of the most important Gothic churches in Tuscany.
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Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
18 P.za di Santa Maria Novella Architecturally, it is one of the most important Gothic churches in Tuscany.
Like a very precious treasure chest, the Uffizi Gallery will grant itself to visitors just a little bit at a time: from the initial uncertainty on where to get tickets, getting through lines to get inside and at the metal detector, then taking two flights of Renaissance-era stairs before you arrive at the actual entrance to the museum. Finally, the Gallery unveils its stunning frescoed ceilings and the start of its collections.
1671 locals recommend
Uffizi Gallery
6 Piazzale degli UffiziLike a very precious treasure chest, the Uffizi Gallery will grant itself to visitors just a little bit at a time: from the initial uncertainty on where to get tickets, getting through lines to get inside and at the metal detector, then taking two flights of Renaissance-era stairs before you arrive at the actual entrance to the museum. Finally, the Gallery unveils its stunning frescoed ceilings and the start of its collections.
Getting Around
Firenze Deposito Bagagli
Via ValfondaSightseeing
Florence's cathedral stands tall over the city with its magnificent Renaissance dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, with the baptistery right across. The cathedral named in honor of Santa Maria del Fiore is a vast Gothic structure built on the site of the 7th century church of Santa Reparata, the remains of which can be seen in the crypt.
1085 locals recommend
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Piazza del DuomoFlorence's cathedral stands tall over the city with its magnificent Renaissance dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, with the baptistery right across. The cathedral named in honor of Santa Maria del Fiore is a vast Gothic structure built on the site of the 7th century church of Santa Reparata, the remains of which can be seen in the crypt.
Ponte Vecchio
Ponte VecchioAn Everlasting Symbol of Florence
Santa Croce Church in Florence, Italy and Museum Complex of ...
Despite the vast size and the swarms of tourists who flock here, the Franciscan church of Santa Croce is a touchingly intimate place
453 locals recommend
Basilica of Santa Croce
16 Piazza di Santa Croce
Santa Croce Church in Florence, Italy and Museum Complex of ...
Despite the vast size and the swarms of tourists who flock here, the Franciscan church of Santa Croce is a touchingly intimate place
Food Scene
San Lorenzo is one of the oldest markets in Florence. The 2 story building was built in Via dell’Ariento in 1874. The central market used to be where most Florentines bought their food. Modern supermarkets have changed this in recent years……unfortunately. Now that people everywhere are becoming more concerned about where their food comes from and how it is produced, perhaps more people will revert to shopping in wonderful places like this. If you have any interest in food, you must visit the central market. Even if you are just visiting Florence and don’t have a kitchen, go to look at the displays and the range of food and then go home and encourage your town to have a market like this.
30 locals recommend
Piazza Di San Lorenzo station
San Lorenzo is one of the oldest markets in Florence. The 2 story building was built in Via dell’Ariento in 1874. The central market used to be where most Florentines bought their food. Modern supermarkets have changed this in recent years……unfortunately. Now that people everywhere are becoming more concerned about where their food comes from and how it is produced, perhaps more people will revert to shopping in wonderful places like this. If you have any interest in food, you must visit the central market. Even if you are just visiting Florence and don’t have a kitchen, go to look at the displays and the range of food and then go home and encourage your town to have a market like this.
Parks & Nature
Visit the beautiful and most famous Italian gardens in the world, the Boboli Gardens.
1539 locals recommend
The Boboli Gardens
1 Piazza de' PittiVisit the beautiful and most famous Italian gardens in the world, the Boboli Gardens.