Florence is renowned as one of the most cultural and historical cities in the world and is packed with amazing architecture and places of significance. We have prepared 5 Things to Do in Florence to guide you through it!
1. Climb the Campanile, Bell Tower
The Campanile (Italian for “bell tower”) is in the Piazza del Duomo. An architecture that was built by architect Giotto di Bondone in 1334, even though he died before its completion. If you ever climb the 414 stairs, you’ll be rewarded not only with great views of the Cathedral and its dome but of Florence and the surrounding area as a whole.
2. Walk Across Ponte Vecchio
The Ponte Vecchio, built-in 1345, was Florence’s first bridge across the Arno River and is the only surviving bridge from Florence’s medieval days (others were destroyed in World War II). The always-crowded Ponte Vecchio is still lined with shops selling gold and silver jewelry. From the bridge, you’ll have a great view of the Arno River and beyond. A must-visit destination.
3. Wander Through Boboli Garden and Pitti Palace
The Giardino di Boboli (Boboli Garden) is a huge park on a hillside in the middle of Florence. Located behind the Pitti Palace, with its beautiful gardens and fountains that offer a great view of Florence from the Forte Belvedere. This famous park is great for a picnic before stopping into the palace for a tour of its many galleries.
The Palazzo Pitti, Florence’s largest palace, was once the seat of the Medici family. Originally the home of a banker named Luca Pitti, this massive building houses the living quarters of its past inhabitants as well as eight different galleries that are full of art, period costumes, and jewelry. This is one of the places you would love to wander around.
4. Find Something Different at the Museo di San Marco
For a bit of art history outside of Michaelangelo and the other famous Renaissance artists, visit the San Marco Monastery Museum to see the works of Fra Angelico, an early renaissance painter and monk, as well as the home of his predecessor, the revolutionary monk Savonarola.
5. Browse the San Lorenzo Market
This large indoor and outdoor market has seemingly everything from produce and clothing to leather goods and cheap souvenirs. The outdoor portion of the market starts at Piazza San Lorenzo and offers hundreds of stalls packed with merchandise. The indoor market, or Mercato Centrale, is foodie heaven, with stalls selling locally-sourced produce, meats, and cheeses as well as a dining hall where you can pick out lunch or a snack from one of a dozen or so gourmet vendors.
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