25 Things You Must See And Do In Florence

The capital of the beautiful region of Tuscany is, almost without a doubt, one of the most beautiful and special cities in Italy. There are many reasons and reasons why it is worth a visit. For this reason, here we propose some of the things that you cannot miss or do in Florence.

Enjoy everything you can do in Florence

Florence is a spectacular city that deserves a very long visit. If not, this list will help you enjoy the best it has. Are you ready?

1. Enjoy the wonderful views of the city from the Campanile di Giotto. Of course, keep in mind that for this you will have to climb more than 400 steps.

2. Get lost in the Uffizi Gallery. It is one of the most beautiful museums in the world and, perhaps, the most complete about the Renaissance. There you can see very important works by Michelangelo, Da Vinci or Botticelli.

3. Visit the famous cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Some of the best architects of the time worked on it, such as Giotto, Vasari or Brunelleschi, among others. It is also worth climbing the famous dome, although you do face 436 steps.

4. Go around the Battisterio di San Giovanni and visit the Gate of Paradise.

5. Stroll along Ponte Vecchio and marvel at its gold and silver shops. In addition, you will be able to enjoy the views of the Arno River.

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6. Discover (and fall in love with) local food. You cannot leave the city without having tried the Fiorentina , a huge and delicious steak. Many say that the best is found in l’Brindellone , so you should discover it yourself.

7. Continuing with the typical gastronomy, you cannot miss Chianti, one of the most famous wines in Tuscany. You can even travel to the area where it is produced, to get to know the side of Tuscany that is not usually seen, the most purely rural and authentic.

8. And to finish, dessert: cantucci and vin santo, delicious hard almond cookies that you must soak in sweet wine.

9. Have a picnic in the Boboli Gardens. This way you can save money, rest and escape in a way from the tourists and the asphalt.

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10. Visit the church of San Miniato al Monte. From there, you can enjoy beautiful views of the city.

11. One of the most beautiful churches in Florence is Santa Maria Novella. There you will see some incredible and beautiful frescoes that will steal your heart.

12. If you have already loved Italian cuisine, try one of their famous and fantastic ice creams (or gelatos ). Of course, be careful not to pay more than you should, since more than € 1.5 is too much.

13. Stroll through the Piazza della Signoria. This is the main square in Florence and it is full of attractions. For example, there is the famous Palazzo Vecchio, the Loggia della Signoria or a replica of Michelangelo’s David .

14. But if you want to see the original, don’t forget to visit the Galleria dell’Accademia, where you can enjoy many more works of art.

15. Returning to Palazzo Vecchio, we propose you a challenge. Try to take a photo that shows the building completely. You will see that it is practically impossible, since only the Torre di Arnolfo is almost 100 meters high.

16. Visit the Basilica of Santa Croce. There are the tombs of Dante and Michelangelo.

17. Get to know one of the many markets in Florence. The most recommended for their beauty are those of San Lorenzo square, the Mercato Centrale and the Mercato Nuovo (Porcellino) in Via Porta Rossa.

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18. We had recommended a main dish, drink and even dessert, but now we recommend that you savor a panino with the porchetta. And much better if you do it in a small hidden square.

19. Take a tour of Palazzo Pitti. This was the former home of the Medici family, the most famous and prestigious in the city.

20. When we were talking about Chianti , we recommend that you escape to the area. Now we repeat it, because Tuscany offers incredible and wonderful landscapes. There are also cities that are worth a visit, such as Siena, Fiesole or San Gimignano.

21. Enjoy the best sunset the city can offer you from the Santa Trinità bridge.

22. Stroll through the luxurious streets of Via dei Calzaiuoli or Via dei Tornabuoni. There are the stores of some of the best firms in the world, such as Armani, Gucci or Versace.

23. Going back to food, you can’t leave Florence and Italy without trying the country’s star dish, pizza. Take note: Restaurant A casa mia in Via Pisana 165 or in Piazza Ghiberti 5-5. You will be delighted!

24. One of the best views of Florence is seen from Piazzale Michelangelo. The best times of the day are at dawn, when you are practically alone, or at dusk.

25. And finally, enjoy the city without haste, without a map,  discovering its streets and its secrets.

Have you written down everything you can do in Florence? Now it only remains for you to start organizing a visit that will always be unforgettable.