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Florence

The cradle of the Renaissance - Brunelleschi's dome, Michelangelo's David and the rolling vineyards of Tuscany at its doorstep.

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5 Restaurants
5 Hotels
1 Itineraries

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Quick facts

Best time to visit

April to June and September to October offer warm, comfortable weather and the city at its best, though it is rarely quiet. July and August are hot, humid and crowded. Winter is cool and atmospheric with short museum queues and the lowest prices. Spring and autumn are also ideal for visiting the Tuscan countryside.

Daily budget
$185
Time zone
GMT+1 (CET)
Language
Italian (English widely understood at tourist sites)
Currency
EUR (Euro (EUR))
Emergency
112
Power
Type C & F · 230V

About Florence

Florence is a living museum of the Renaissance, a compact, walkable city where Brunelleschi's terracotta dome still dominates the skyline and the streets are lined with the palaces, churches and workshops of the Medici age. In a few square kilometres you can stand before Michelangelo's David, Botticelli's Birth of Venus and the goldsmiths' shops of the Ponte Vecchio, all bathed in the soft Tuscan light that inspired centuries of artists. This is a city to savour slowly. Mornings are for the great galleries - the Uffizi and the Accademia - and the climb up the cathedral dome; afternoons drift across the river to the artisan workshops and leafy gardens of the Oltrarno, and up to Piazzale Michelangelo for the classic view at sunset. Florentine food is hearty and superb, from bistecca alla fiorentina to crusty schiacciata sandwiches, washed down with Chianti. Beyond the city walls lies Tuscany itself: the vineyards of Chianti, the towers of San Gimignano and the medieval beauty of Siena, all within easy reach. Come in spring or autumn for warm days and fewer crowds, book the big galleries ahead, and let the home of the Renaissance work its magic.

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Things to Do in Florence

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Florence Cathedral (Duomo)Religious

Florence Cathedral (Duomo)

The magnificent cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi's record-breaking terracotta dome, with Giotto's bell tower and a marble baptistery alongside. Climb the dome for the view.

1-2 hours Cathedral free, dome climb from EUR 304.8(250,000)
Uffizi GalleryCulture

Uffizi Gallery

One of the world's greatest art museums, home to Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Primavera and masterpieces by Leonardo, Raphael and Caravaggio. Book ahead.

2-3 hours From EUR 254.7(200,000)
Galleria dell'AccademiaCulture

Galleria dell'Accademia

Home to Michelangelo's sublime David, the most famous statue in the world, alongside his unfinished Prisoners. Reserve a timed slot.

1-1.5 hours From EUR 164.7(180,000)
Ponte VecchioHistorical

Ponte Vecchio

The iconic medieval bridge lined with gold and jewellery shops, the only Florentine bridge to survive the war - magical at sunset.

30-45 min Free4.7(160,000)
Piazzale MichelangeloCulture

Piazzale Michelangelo

A hilltop terrace across the river offering the definitive panoramic view over Florence's domes and the Arno, especially at golden hour.

45 min Free4.8(120,000)
Pitti Palace & Boboli GardensHistorical

Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens

The vast Medici palace across the Arno, packed with art galleries, and behind it the sculpted Boboli Gardens, a green escape from the streets.

2-3 hours From EUR 164.5(70,000)
Tuscany & ChiantiFood

Tuscany & Chianti

The rolling vineyards, cypress avenues and hilltop towns of the Tuscan countryside, perfect for a day of wine tasting and visiting Siena or San Gimignano.

Full day Tours from EUR 604.8(60,000)

Where to Eat in Florence

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Gelateria dei Neri

Gelateria dei Neri

Gelato / Dessert $4.7(16,000)

A favourite artisan gelateria near Santa Croce, with rich, inventive flavours like ricotta and fig and salted caramel.

Trattoria Mario

Trattoria Mario

Tuscan / Traditional $$4.6(18,000)

A bustling, no-bookings lunchtime institution since 1953, serving honest Tuscan classics and bistecca at shared tables. Cash only.

All'Antico Vinaio

All'Antico Vinaio

Sandwiches / Street Food $4.6(40,000)

The most famous schiacciata sandwich shop in Florence, piling crusty Tuscan flatbread with cured meats and truffle cream. Long but fast queues.

La Giostra

La Giostra

Tuscan / Romantic $$$4.6(12,000)

A romantic, candlelit restaurant run by a Tuscan family, beloved for its pici pasta, bistecca and complimentary prosecco and biscotti.

Osteria Santo Spirito

Osteria Santo Spirito

Tuscan / Italian $$4.5(14,000)

A lively osteria on a buzzing Oltrarno square, famous for its truffled gnocchi and a great spot to watch local life.

Where to Stay in Florence

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Four Seasons Firenze

Four Seasons Firenze

Luxury $$$$4.8(3,500)

A sumptuous luxury hotel in a Renaissance palazzo with the largest private garden in Florence, a spa and Michelin dining.

Hotel Lungarno

Hotel Lungarno

Luxury $$$$4.7(2,800)

A chic riverside hotel owned by the Ferragamo family, with an art collection, Arno views and a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni

Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni

Boutique $$$4.6(2,200)

An elegant boutique hotel in a medieval tower on the smart Via Tornabuoni, famous for its rooftop terrace with Duomo views.

Hotel David

Hotel David

Mid-Range $$4.6(3,000)

A warm, family-run hotel known for its exceptional hospitality and generous breakfast, a short walk or bus from the centre.

Plus Florence

Plus Florence

Hostel $4.3(5,000)

A large, modern hostel with a rooftop pool, sauna and bar, offering private and dorm rooms a short walk from the Duomo.

Florence Itineraries

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3-day trip

Classic 3 Days in Florence

easy EUR 400 - 700

A Renaissance loop through the Duomo and David, the Uffizi and the Oltrarno, with a day in the Tuscan countryside.

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Florence Budget Guide

CategoryBudgetMid-RangeLuxury
Flights$500 - $1,100$500 - $1,100$500 - $1,100
Accommodation$45/night$140/night$420/night
Food$25/day$50/day-
Activities$30/day$30/day$30/day
Local Transport$6/day$6/day$6/day
Daily Average$85$185$450

Local currency: Euro (EUR)

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