Must See Museums, Galleries, and Attractions in Florence
Must See Museums, Galleries, and Attractions in Florence
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There are so many museums to visit in Florence, save this guide below to see which you should add to your Italy itinerary. Remember to book tickets in advance!
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Pitti Palace
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The Palazzo Pitti, called the Pitti Palace, is a vast, mainly Renaissance, palace in Florence, Italy. It is situated on the south side of the River Arno, a short distance from the Ponte Vecchio and used to be where the Medici resided.
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The Boboli Gardens
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Open daily from 8:15- 18:30
****Giardino di Boboli – Free for residents of Firenze with entrance at Porta di Annalena
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Palazzo Vecchio
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Whether or not you decide to buy a ticket to the museum / climb the tower for a spectacular and unique view of Florence, I highly recommend walking into the courtyard of Palazzo Vecchio. It's free and you can admire the beautiful frescoes
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Riccardi Medici Palace
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Cappelle Medicee
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Sunday 8:15 AM–6:50 PM
Monday 8:15 AM–6:50 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8:15 AM–6:50 PM
Thursday 8:15 AM–6:50 PM
Friday 8:15 AM–6:50 PM
Saturday 8:15 AM–6:50 PM
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Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
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Giotto's Bell Tower
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Museo Galileo
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Museo di Palazzo Davanzati
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Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence
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The Jewish synagogue is gorgeous and can be visited as a museum.
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Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
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Around 1294 began the construction of the gothic church Santa Croce. The church was designed by a rival Dominican order to surpass the Santa Maria Novella. The Santa Croce soon became the largest Franciscan church. In the Basilica di Santa Croce you will find sixteen chapels, the most famous of which is the Capella de Pazzi. Due to the many funerary monuments, the Santa Croce has become the Pantheon of Florence. This is because the church contains many tombs and funerary monuments of famous Florentines. For example, you will find the grave of political leader Niccolò Machiavelli, but also of scientist Galileo Galilei. In addition, a large number of artists and architects are buried in the Santa Croce, including Michelangelo and Vasari. Furthermore, Dante has a funerary monument here, but is himself buried in Ravenna where he died in exile.
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Gucci Garden
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Florence, Italy is the birthplace of the Renaissance and you don't have to even step foot in a museum to learn and discover the beauty of Florence's craftsmanship. If you are interested in art, in any way, there are a range of artisan shops to visit, where you can often see them in action, working on their craft, and support locals by buying souvenirs there.
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Danielle Cohen
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Ciao! My name is Danielle and I'm a Californian from San Diego, who's been living full time in Florence, Italy since 2020. I studied in Florence in 2016 and absolutely fell in love with the food, culture, and history, and made it my mission to move back. I moved right before the pandemic, and staying here through all the lockdowns and pandemic life really helped me discover slow travel and find all of Italy's beauty, including lesser known gems, and off the beaten path travel spots.
During my three years in Florence, I have wrote for publications like The Florentine, done freelance marketing with restaurants and a travel agency, giving me high insight into the best destinations, foodie spots, and more.
I am here to help you make the most of your vacation in Italy with curated itineraries for every type of traveler and digital maps to help you enjoy THE BEST food each region has to offer. Let me do the work so you can just relax and enjoy, without any stress! I've had a very unique experience living in Italy the last 4 years, as I made my official move right before the pandemic, after visiting for years. Because of this I learned to travel locally and deeply throughout the numerous incredible destinations in Italy and for that I cater my travel services to finding the most local and mindful experiences, keeping true to discovering and appreciating Italy's culture.
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