Florence
The cradle of the Renaissance — Florence's Uffizi Gallery, Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Michelangelo's David are among humanity's greatest artistic achievements, all within walking distance.
Things to do in Florence
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Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance, and its compact centre is effectively an open-air museum. Within a few minutes' walk you can stand before Michelangelo's David, climb Brunelleschi's revolutionary dome and cross the medieval Ponte Vecchio — a concentration of art and architecture unmatched anywhere.
Top Things to Do in Florence
The Uffizi Gallery holds the world's greatest collection of Renaissance painting, from Botticelli's Birth of Venus to works by Leonardo and Raphael. The Accademia is home to Michelangelo's David, and both require advance tickets to avoid hours-long queues.
Climb the Duomo for sweeping views, browse the jewellers on the Ponte Vecchio, and cross the river to Piazzale Michelangelo for the classic sunset panorama. Tuscany's vineyards and hill towns make superb day trips.
Tours Worth Booking
- Uffizi and Accademia skip-the-line tours
- Duomo complex guided climbs
- Tuscany and Chianti wine-tasting day trips
- Pisa and San Gimignano excursions
Best Time to Visit
April–May and September–October offer warm weather and lighter crowds. Summer is hot and packed; winter is quiet and cool, with much shorter museum queues. Whatever the season, booking the Uffizi and Accademia in advance is essential.
Getting Around
Florence's historic centre is small and entirely walkable — most major sights are within a 15-minute stroll of one another. There's little need for public transport in the centre; for Tuscan day trips, regional trains and organised tours are the easiest options.