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Florença

Toscana · Italy

Florença

Cradle of the Renaissance on the banks of the Arno: Brunelleschi's dome, Michelangelo's Davi, the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio in a historic center you can explore on foot.

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Florença (Firenze, in Italian) is the capital of Tuscany and the city where the Renaissance took shape between the 14th and 16th centuries. The historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, fits into a walk: from the Piazza del Duomo to the Piazza della Signoria is only a few minutes, and from there to the Ponte Vecchio just a little more.

The Médici family, bankers who ruled the city and later the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, commissioned much of what visitors see today. The collections they assembled are in the Galleria degli Uffizi and the Palazzo Pitti; the family's tombs are in the Cappelle Medicee, next to the Basilica di San Lorenzo.

Brunelleschi's dome, atop the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, dominates the skyline. Michelangelo is everywhere: the original Davi in the Galleria dell'Accademia, the Sagrestia Nuova in the Cappelle Medicee, the tomb in the Basilica di Santa Croce. On the other side of the Arno, the Oltrarno preserves artisan workshops, the Giardino di Boboli and the viewpoints of the Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato al Monte.

Florença is also the most practical base for exploring the rest of Tuscany. Fiesole sits on the hill just above the city, and the Chianti, a region of vineyards and villages, begins to the south. Siena, Pisa, San Gimignano and Lucca make convenient day trips by train or bus.

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Where Florença is
Florença

Contornos: ISTAT, limites administrativos 2026, CC BY 4.0. Adaptação do Cidade Turismo.

How to get there: Florença

✈ Aeroporto di Firenze-Peretola Amerigo Vespucci (FLR) · 6 km to Florença

✈ Aeroporto di Pisa Galileo Galilei (PSA), in Pisa · 85 km to Florença

Confirm before buying. Those who land in Rome or Milan continue by high-speed train to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station in the center. the city airport (Firenze-Peretola) receives European flights, and Pisa airport is about an hour away by train.

The local experience

Things to do in Florença

Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Florença · Toscana · Cathedral

Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

The cathedral of Florença, with a white, green and pink marble façade and Brunelleschi's dome. Under the floor are the ruins of the former church of Santa Reparata.

Cupola del Brunelleschi
Florença · Toscana · Monument

Cupola del Brunelleschi

The brick dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi between 1420 and 1436, without wooden centering. The climb has 463 steps and ends on the lantern terrace.

Campanile di Giotto
Florença · Toscana · Monument

Campanile di Giotto

Duomo bell tower, 84.7 meters tall and clad in polychrome marble. Designed by Giotto in the 14th century, it has 414 steps to the terrace.

Battistero di San Giovanni
Florença · Toscana · Monument

Battistero di San Giovanni

Octagonal baptistery in front of the cathedral, with bronze doors by Andrea Pisano and Lorenzo Ghiberti and an interior dome covered with medieval mosaics.

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Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
Florença · Toscana · Museum

Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

Museum behind the cathedral housing the original works from the Duomo complex: Ghiberti's doors, Michelangelo's Pietà Bandini and Donatello's Magdalene.

Galleria degli Uffizi
Florença · Toscana · Museum

Galleria degli Uffizi

One of the world's most important art museums, with Botticelli, Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo and Caravaggio, housed in a Vasari building next to the Piazza della Signoria.

Galleria dell'Accademia
Florença · Toscana · Museum

Galleria dell'Accademia

Museum that houses Michelangelo's original Davi, as well as the unfinished Prisioners, Florentine painting from the 13th to 16th centuries, and a collection of musical instruments.

Ponte Vecchio
Florença · Toscana · Bridge

Ponte Vecchio

The medieval bridge over the Arno with jewellers' shops on both sides, the only one in Florença that was not destroyed in World War II.

Piazza della Signoria
Florença · Toscana · Square

Piazza della Signoria

The civic square of Florença, in front of the Palazzo Vecchio, with the Fountain of Neptune, the copy of the Davi and the statues of the Loggia dei Lanzi, including the Perseu by Cellini.

Palazzo Vecchio
Florença · Toscana · Palace

Palazzo Vecchio

Seat of Florença's government since the 14th century and still the city hall today, with the Salone dei Cinquecento, the Medici apartments and Arnolfo's tower, open to climb.

Palazzo Pitti
Florença · Toscana · Palace

Palazzo Pitti

Former residence of the Medici, the Habsburg-Lorena and the kings of Italy, on the other side of the Arno, with the Galleria Palatina, the royal apartments and the fashion museum.

Giardino di Boboli
Florença · Toscana · Garden

Giardino di Boboli

The Medici garden behind the Palazzo Pitti, a model of the Italian garden, with statues, fountains, the Grotta del Buontalenti and terraces overlooking Florença.

Basilica di Santa Croce
Florença · Toscana · Church

Basilica di Santa Croce

The largest Franciscan church in Florença, with the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileu, Maquiavel and Rossini, frescoes by Giotto and Brunelleschi's Capela Pazzi.

Piazzale Michelangelo
Florença · Toscana · Lookout

Piazzale Michelangelo

Panoramic terrace on the hill south of the Arno, with views over the entire historic center and a bronze copy of the Davi. A classic spot for sunset.

Basilica di San Miniato al Monte
Florença · Toscana · Church

Basilica di San Miniato al Monte

Romanesque basilica atop the hill above the Piazzale Michelangelo, with a white-and-green marble façade, mosaics and monks who chant the Gregorian office.

Basilica di San Lorenzo
Florença · Toscana · Church

Basilica di San Lorenzo

The Medici family church, designed by Brunelleschi, with the Sacristia Velha and, next to it, the Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana designed by Michelangelo.

Cappelle Medicee
Florença · Toscana · Museum

Cappelle Medicee

Mausoleum of the Medici family behind San Lorenzo, with the Cappella dei Principi veneered in hardstones and the Sagrestia Nuova, containing sculptures by Michelangelo.

Mercato Centrale
Florença · Toscana · Market

Mercato Centrale

A covered iron-and-glass market from 1874 in the San Lorenzo neighborhood, with stalls selling meat, cheese and produce on the ground floor and a food court on the first floor.

Museo Nazionale del Bargello
Florença · Toscana · Museum

Museo Nazionale del Bargello

The principal museum of Italian Renaissance sculpture, housed in a 13th-century palace, featuring Donatello's bronze David and Michelangelo's Bacchus.

Basilica di Santa Maria Novella
Florença · Toscana · Church

Basilica di Santa Maria Novella

Dominican church opposite the train station, with a façade by Leon Battista Alberti, Masaccio's Trinity and frescoes by Ghirlandaio and Filippino Lippi.

Oltrarno
Florença · Toscana · Historic neighborhood

Oltrarno

The other side of the Arno, with craftsmen's workshops, the Piazza Santo Spirito and Brunelleschi's basilica, the Palazzo Pitti and the San Niccolò quarter at the foot of the Piazzale Michelangelo.

Fiesole
Florença · Toscana · Village

Fiesole

Etruscan hill town above Florence, about 8 km away, with a Roman theatre, archaeological museum and views of the whole city below.

Greve in Chianti
Florença · Toscana · Village

Greve in Chianti

Small town considered the gateway to the Chianti, the region of vineyards and hills between Florença and Siena, with an arcaded square and the Chiantigiana road.

Before you go

Practical information

A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.

When to go

April, May, September and October usually have pleasant temperatures for walking. From June to August the heat is strong and museum lines grow. From November to February it’s colder, it rains more and there are fewer people.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

How many days to stay

Two days cover the essentials: Duomo, Uffizi, Accademia, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and the sunset at the Piazzale Michelangelo. With three days you can more leisurely include the Palazzo Pitti, the Giardino di Boboli, Santa Croce and the Oltrarno. Four or five days allow day trips to Fiesole, the Chianti, Siena or Pisa.

Which city to stay in

The historic center, between the Duomo and the Piazza della Signoria, makes most things walkable but is the busiest area. The surroundings of Santa Maria Novella station are convenient for those making day trips by train. Santa Croce has many restaurants and nightlife. In the Oltrarno, near Santo Spirito and the Palazzo Pitti, the atmosphere is neighborhood-like, with workshops and squares. The city's tourist tax is charged at accommodation.

Respect the place

Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.

Get your questions answered

Frequently asked questions about Florença

How many days to stay in Florença?

Two days cover the main museums and monuments, provided timed tickets (Uffizi, Accademia and the dome climb) are booked. Three days allow you to include the Palazzo Pitti, the Giardino di Boboli and the Oltrarno at a relaxed pace. For day trips to Fiesole, the Chianti, Siena or Pisa, add one day for each.

Do I need to rent a car to visit Florença?

No. The historic center is a ZTL (limited traffic zone), closed to outside cars, and fines are charged to the renter. Everything is done on foot, and Fiesole is reachable by city bus. A car only makes sense for driving through the Chianti and Tuscan villages; in that case, pick up the vehicle at the city outskirts and leave it outside the center.

Can you do a day trip from Rome to Florença?

Yes, because the high-speed train takes about 1h30 between Roma Termini and Firenze Santa Maria Novella. But a day trip is short for the museums: choose between the Uffizi and the Accademia, book in advance and use the rest of the time for the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and the Ponte Vecchio. Staying at least one night is much more rewarding.

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