Florence Guidebook
Historical Parks
Giardino Bardini
1 Costa S. Giorgiopeaceful garden offering majestic views of the city
Wonderful and very large garden in the heart of the city center. The entrance is in Piazza Pitti, just 3 minutes walk from Ponte Vecchio
1539 locals recommend
The Boboli Gardens
1 Piazza de' PittiWonderful and very large garden in the heart of the city center. The entrance is in Piazza Pitti, just 3 minutes walk from Ponte Vecchio
Giardino delle rose
2 Viale Giuseppe PoggiBeautiful garden on the way to Piazzale Michelangelo
Museums
One of the best art museums in the world and the quintessential place for Renaissance art and Italian old masters.
Just 1 minute walk from our apartment! I suggest to book the tickets online, there is usually a long queue to buy the tickets there.
1671 locals recommend
Uffizi Gallery
6 Piazzale degli UffiziOne of the best art museums in the world and the quintessential place for Renaissance art and Italian old masters.
Just 1 minute walk from our apartment! I suggest to book the tickets online, there is usually a long queue to buy the tickets there.
This gallery is host to many of Michelango's sculptures including the world famous Statue of David. It attracts many tourists so be aware of long lines, strongly suggest to reserve your ticket online
1077 locals recommend
Galleria dell'Accademia
58 Via RicasoliThis gallery is host to many of Michelango's sculptures including the world famous Statue of David. It attracts many tourists so be aware of long lines, strongly suggest to reserve your ticket online
Bargello National Museum has some of the most beautiful sculpture in Florence. Lines are very short compared to Uffizi and Accademia. Just 5 minutes walking from our apartment!
462 locals recommend
Bargello National Museum
4 Via del ProconsoloBargello National Museum has some of the most beautiful sculpture in Florence. Lines are very short compared to Uffizi and Accademia. Just 5 minutes walking from our apartment!
Modern museum shows of Duomo's history. If you love Florence and the Duomo, don't miss this one!
304 locals recommend
Museum of Opera del Duomo
9 Piazza del DuomoModern museum shows of Duomo's history. If you love Florence and the Duomo, don't miss this one!
A must see to learn about art and history of Florence over the last several centuries. Reserve tickets in advance to avoid any queue. The tickets are also valid to visit Boboli Garden!
879 locals recommend
Pitti Palace
1 Piazza de' PittiA must see to learn about art and history of Florence over the last several centuries. Reserve tickets in advance to avoid any queue. The tickets are also valid to visit Boboli Garden!
The beautiful Palazzo Vecchio offers us mysteries, riddles, secret passages and a trip back into history to three eras. A microcosm where art and history have been indissolubly bound for centuries. Impossible to miss!
710 locals recommend
Palazzo Vecchio
Piazza della SignoriaThe beautiful Palazzo Vecchio offers us mysteries, riddles, secret passages and a trip back into history to three eras. A microcosm where art and history have been indissolubly bound for centuries. Impossible to miss!
The colours in the marble are extraordinary and the príncipe Chapel with Michelangelo works are worthy to see.
180 locals recommend
Medici Chapels
6 Piazza di Madonna degli AldobrandiniThe colours in the marble are extraordinary and the príncipe Chapel with Michelangelo works are worthy to see.
Because of Stefano Bardini's foresight and love of architecture, we still have many elements of buildings that were torn down in the 1860s. The museum is quite attractive and easy to navigate!
47 locals recommend
Museo Stefano Bardini
37 Via dei RenaiBecause of Stefano Bardini's foresight and love of architecture, we still have many elements of buildings that were torn down in the 1860s. The museum is quite attractive and easy to navigate!
Dating to the 14th century, the Palazzo Davanzati offers a glimpse into the life of a well-to-do Florentine family during the late medieval period to the early Renaissance.
54 locals recommend
Museo di Palazzo Davanzati
13 Via Porta RossaDating to the 14th century, the Palazzo Davanzati offers a glimpse into the life of a well-to-do Florentine family during the late medieval period to the early Renaissance.
Restaurants
Acqua Al 2
40r Via della Vigna VecchiaDelicious restaurant with excellent first courses!
Famous very good restaurant and pizzeria in the market district of San Lorenzo. Very busy on weekends
205 locals recommend
Trattoria Zà Zà
26r Piazza del Mercato CentraleFamous very good restaurant and pizzeria in the market district of San Lorenzo. Very busy on weekends
Trattoria Anita
2R Via del ParlagioGood restaurant just 1 minute walking from our apartment
Trattoria Sant'Agostino
23 Via Sant'AgostinoExcellent restaurant in Santo Spirito area
Nice restaurant in the San Frediano area with a charming ambiance
50 locals recommend
Trattoria Napoleone
24 Piazza del CarmineNice restaurant in the San Frediano area with a charming ambiance
Ristorante del Fagioli
47-red Corso dei TintoriTypical Tuscan food
Vegetarian restaurant and cocktail bar, just 3 minutes walking from our apartment!
163 locals recommend
Brac
18 Via dei VagellaiVegetarian restaurant and cocktail bar, just 3 minutes walking from our apartment!
Supermarkets
SAPORI & DINTORNI STORE
45 Via de' BardiCONAD CITY
18/24 Corso dei TintoriCarrefour Express
57 Borgo degli AlbiziBreakfast and brunch
Amazing breakfast place, coffees and freshly squished orange juice!
59 locals recommend
Ditta Artigianale
30/32 R Via dei NeriAmazing breakfast place, coffees and freshly squished orange juice!
Rooster Cafe Firenze
37r Via Sant'Egidioperfect place for breakfast or brunch!
Great place for brunch, lunch or just coffee and delicious home made cake.
8 locals recommend
Melaleuca
18 Lungarno delle GrazieGreat place for brunch, lunch or just coffee and delicious home made cake.
Pizzerie
Pizzagnolo
107R Via dell'AgnoloBerberè Santa Croce
7 Via dei Benci3dddì Pizzeria
10 rosso Piazza Lorenzo GhibertiL’antica pizzeria da Michele Firenze
22R Piazza del Mercato CentralePubs & Bars
Tartan Jock Scottish Pub
41r Corso dei TintoriBeers, liquors, cocktails and also great sandwiches!
King Grizzly
7 Piazza de Cimatorigreat for good craft beers of all kinds!
Mayday Club
16 Via Dante AlighieriBest cocktails you can drink in the center of Florence!