One of the most cultural and historical cities in the world, the capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, Florence, is packed full of amazing architecture and masterpieces of Renaissance art. Known as the birthplace of the Renaissance movement, Florence was a thriving medieval city whose rich history can be explored by visiting some of the magnificent sites in and around the city, such as the Duomo cathedral, the Galleria dell'Accademia which is home to Michelangelo’s ‘David’ and the Uffizi Gallery here world-renowned masterpieces like Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus and da Vinci’s Annunciation can be seen. Here are some of the top things to see and do when visiting The City of Lilies.
Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - Duomo di Firenze (Florence Cathedral)
Hailed as the ‘jewel of Florence,’ the Florence Cathedral, formally known as the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore and now better known as the Duomo di Firenze is a beautiful domed cathedral and the striking centerpiece of the city.
Il Battistero di San Giovanni (Florence Baptistery)
Located in the Piazza del Duomo, Il Battistero di San Giovanni (Florence Baptistery), also known as the Baptistery of Saint John, is an exquisite octagonal basilica of green and white marble that forms part of the Duomo Complex and is the oldest building in Florence.
Campanile di Giotto
Located in the Piazza del Duomo, Campanile di Giotto, also known as the Florence Cathedral bell tower, is the magnificent bell tower of the Florence Cathedral.
Ponte Vecchio
Ponte Vecchio is a medieval multi-arched bridge over the Arno River and the oldest stone bridge in Europe.
Piazza della Repubblica
Piazza della Repubblica is one of the main squares in Florence and is home to the Colonna dell'Abbondanza, or Column of Abundance, which marks the exact geographical center of the city and the ancient point where the Roman forum stood.
Piazza della Repubblica, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
The Uffizi Gallery
Located next to the Piazza della Signoria, The Uffizi Gallery is a world-renowned art museum and one of the most important Italian museums in the world.
The Uffizi Gallery, Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Piazza della Signoria
Piazza della Signoria (Signoria Square) is Florence’s main square and one of the liveliest areas of the city.
Piazza della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Palazzo Vecchio
Overlooking the Piazza della Signoria, the Palazzo Vecchio is the town hall of Florence and the most important administrative building in the city.
Palazzo Vecchio, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Piazza Santa Croce
Named after the beautiful Basilica of Santa Croce that overlooks the square, the Piazza Santa Croce is bordered by important buildings that are characterized by protruding planes supported by supports called sporti.
Piazza Santa Croce, 16, Piazza Santa Croce, 50122, Florence, Italy
Piazzale Michelangelo
Located just above the San Niccolò neighborhood on the South banks of the River Arno, the Piazzale Michelangelo offers some of the most spectacular panoramic views of the city.
Piazzale Michelangelo, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
Boboli Garden
The Boboli Garden is a magnificent historical park that boasts one of the finest examples of an Italian Garden.
Boboli Garden, Piazza de' Pitti, 1, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
Palazzo Pitti
Located on the Southern Banks of the River Arno, the Palazzo Pitti (sometimes called the Pitti Palace) is an impressive palace dating back to the 1400s and an excellent example of Renaissance architecture.
Palazzo Pitti , 1, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
Basilica di Santa Maria Novella
Located in front of the central railway station, Basilica di Santa Maria Novella is a magnificent church with a similar design to both the Duomo and the Basilica of Santa Croce featuring polychrome and white marble and a breathtaking façade.
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, 18, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
