Florence - Tour Highlights and Travel Tips
Florence Tour Highlights
- The Galleria degli Uffizi is the largest collection of renaissance art you’ll find, and was gifted to Florence by none other than Anna Maria Luisa Medici.
- Watch the sunset from the Piazzale Michelangelo where the city unfolds beneath you under the warm glow of the Tuscan sun.
- Get your fill of local dishes at a Florentine trattoria.
- The Duomo is an iconic piece of the Florentine skyline and the graceful dome of Bruneschelli is an architectural masterpiece.
- Galleria dell'Accademia is a must, if only to see Michelangelo's David.
- Piazza della Signoria is the city’s central square and is where the original David sat for centuries.
- The Mercato Centrale is a great pitstop for foodies.
- If you want some Italian style shopping head to Via Tornabuoni.
Florence Travel Tips
- Firenze Card is your best bet when your on a vacation in Italy as it saves time and money on local attractions and transport.
- Florence is a small city and easy to walk around, you won’t find much need for public transport. The historical center is closed to vehicles.
- Don’t try and see every piece of art Florence has to offer. Even die-hard art lovers will find it overwhelming.
- Before heading to an attraction, make sure you double-check opening hours. Florentines are known for keeping unusual hours.
- All state museums are free on the first Sunday of every month. This might save money but they are especially overcrowded on this day.
