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Things to Do in Florence

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Getting there
Fly into Florence’s Peretola airport, about five kilometres from the historic center, with most European carriers offering direct connections from major hubs; alternatively, Pisa and Bologna airports lie within an hour‑plus drive, served by budget airlines and shuttle buses. Trains from Rome, Milan and Venice arrive at Santa Maria Novella station, a short walk or tram ride into the city’s heart.
Who goes
Florence welcomes roughly ten million visitors each year, drawing art lovers, food enthusiasts and history buffs, especially during the spring and summer months when crowds peak. The quieter winter season still sees a steady flow of travelers, attracted by milder prices and the city’s festive atmosphere, making it the most tranquil time to explore.
Budgeting
A careful traveler can expect to spend around €60‑€90 per day (roughly $65‑$100), while a comfortable stay might run €120‑€180 (about $130‑$195), with meals and museum tickets typically taking up the largest share. To stretch your budget, consider dining at local osterias away from the main tourist strips, where a hearty plate often costs half the price of a comparable restaurant near the Duomo. Estimate →

  1. Piazzale Michelangelo

    attraction · 4.7 rating

    A hilltop terrace offering the classic panoramic view over Florence and the Arno, with a bronze replica of David. Travelers go for the sweeping city vista, especially at sunset.

  2. Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze

    attraction · 4.6 rating · €16

    A renowned Florence museum home to Michelangelo's original David along with other sculptures and paintings. Travelers come primarily to see one of the world's most famous statues.

  3. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

    church · 4.6 rating

    Florence's monumental Gothic cathedral, crowned by Brunelleschi's iconic terracotta dome, is one of the world's most recognized churches. Visitors come for its architecture, religious art, and the panoramic climb up the dome.

  4. Piazza del Duomo

    attraction · 4.7 rating

    The cathedral square at Florence's heart, dominated by the Duomo, Giotto's Campanile, and the Baptistery. Travelers come to see the city's most famous religious monuments.

  5. Ponte Vecchio

    attraction · 4.3 rating

    The iconic medieval bridge over the Arno lined with historic jewelry and goldsmith shops. Travelers come to walk across it and photograph its distinctive overhanging structures.

  6. Piazza della Signoria

    attraction · 4.7 rating

    Florence's main civic square, an open-air sculpture gallery flanked by Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi. Travelers come for its monuments, statues, and historic setting.

  7. Mercato Centrale

    landmark · 4.3 rating

    Historic food market showcasing Tuscany's finest produce, part of the San Lorenzo Market.

  8. Palazzo Vecchio

    attraction · 4.6 rating · €12.50

    Florence's fortress-like town hall on Piazza della Signoria, featuring opulent frescoed halls and a tower with city views. Travelers come for its historic civic architecture and Renaissance art.

  9. Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence

    church · 4.7 rating · €11

    A grand Franciscan basilica in Florence and the burial place of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli, filled with frescoes and monuments. A major site for art and history.

  10. Palazzo Pitti

    attraction · 4.4 rating · €22

    A vast Renaissance palace once home to the Medici, now housing multiple museums and royal apartments with major painting collections. Travelers visit for its art galleries and grand palatial interiors.

  11. Basilica di San Miniato

    church · 4.7 rating

    A stunning Romanesque church on a hill above Florence, offering ornate interiors and sweeping views over the city. Travelers visit for its architecture, atmosphere, and vistas.

  12. Opera del Duomo Museum

    attraction · 4.6 rating

    A major museum preserving original sculptures and artworks from the Florence Cathedral complex, including Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise and Michelangelo's Bandini Pietà. Travelers come for masterpieces removed from the Duomo for preservation.

  13. Church & Museum of Orsanmichele

    attraction · 4.6 rating

    A former grain market converted into a church, notable for its exterior niches filled with Renaissance statues by masters like Donatello and Ghiberti, with a museum upstairs displaying the originals. Travelers visit for its unique architecture and important early Renaissance sculpture.

  14. Museo Leonardo Da Vinci

    attraction · 4.4 rating

    An interactive museum showcasing working models built from Leonardo da Vinci's designs and inventions. Travelers visit for hands-on displays illustrating his engineering and artistic genius.

  15. Baptistery of St. John

    church

    An iconic octagonal Romanesque baptistery in Florence famed for its golden mosaic ceiling and Ghiberti's bronze Gates of Paradise. A major religious and artistic landmark.

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