Fantastic Florence

Best Time to Visit 

Spring (April - June) 

Fall (September - October) 

Getting Around 

Florence’s Historical Centre is compact and best explored on foot. Public Buses and Taxis are also easily accessible.

Must See Attractions

The Duomo and Baptistry of St John ( San Giovanni) 

Florence’s Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore) towers over the city with its massive Dome by Brunelleschi. It is one of the largest cathedrals in the world and is named to allude to the name Florentina, reflective if the city’s emblem, the Florentine Lilly.

The adjacent Baptistery is one of the oldest buildings in Florence with beautiful Bronze doors known as the “Gates of Paradise” by Lorenzo Ghiberti, 

Get your tickets here from the official website:

Battistero di San Giovanni | Opera Duomo, Firenze

duomo.firenze.it

Or purchase your packaged bundle tickets and guided tours here: 

Florence Skip-the-Line Duomo Tour with Guide & Brunelleschi Dome

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Uffizi Gallery 

This world renowned museum houses priceless art from the Renaissance period including works by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. It covers the Middle Ages up until the Modern Period.

Book tickets here to skip the queues. 

Homepage

www.uffizi.it

Or purchase your packaged bundle tickets and guided tours here:

Skip the Line Tickets Uffizi Gallery Timed Entrance Ticket

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Ponte Vecchio 

Florence’s iconic bridge over the Arno River is filled with artisan jewelry  shops. Its unique architecture make it one of the city’s top photo stops. 

Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza Della Signoria

The town hall of Florence and the Piazza Della Signoria showcase important sculptures including a replica of Michelangelo’s David. Palazzo Vecchio was built in the form of a Palace. It was built to house the government organizations of the republic. In the 16th Century, Cosimo de Medici ordered a restructuring of the building and turned it into his residence. 

Musei Civici Fiorentini

bigliettimusei.comune.fi.it

The Accademia Gallery 

Home to the original Sculpture of the statue of David by Michelangelo. Book your tickets in advance to see the meticulous detail of one of the most renowned statues up close. 

Visit the official website here: 

Visit - Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze

www.galleriaaccademiafirenze.it

Book group skip the queue and guided tours here:

Accademia & Uffizi Tours and Tickets

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Santa Croce Basilica 

The final resting place of some famous Italians such as Michelangelo, Machiavelli and Galileo. Towering over the square honoring the same name, this Basilica with its hues of green and pink is a modest highlight of the beautiful city of Florence. 

Visit the official website here: 

Santa Croce, Firenze

www.santacroceopera.it

For skip the queue and guided tours visit here: 

Tickets & Tours - Florence Santa Croce Basilica (Basilica di Santa Croce), Florence - Viator

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Food & Drink

Florentine Steak 

A must try! This is a TBone cut approximately 3-4 fingers thick and designed to be shared amongst a few people. Often served with roasted potatoes and salad. There is only one way to serve this masterpiece and this is “rare to medium rare”. 

Ribollita 

A hearty Tuscan Soup made with Cannellini Beans, Bread and Vegetables 

Gelato 

Famous Gelterias include Gelateria deli Neri and Vivoli. The trick when looking for excellent gelato is making sure that the colours aren’t too vibrant. As an example, Pistachio flavour shouldn’t be a bright green, it should be a dull green. 

Tuscan Wines 

Chianti made primarily from Sangiovese Grapes. Bright fruit flavours, high acidity, earthy undertones.

Brunello Di Montalcino known for  its rich and complex flavours with notes of cherry, spice and leather. 

Shopping 

Florence is the place to find beautiful hand crafted leather goods and jewelers. Be sure to visit authorised establishments as some street vendors will often sell fake or poor quality items.

Florence is truly is a display of the essence of the Renaissance, A time where attention to detail was focused on art, design, refined food and the finer things in life. Enjoy your time and shoot through a message if you would like some more customized details.