Italy's cradle of the renaissance, where medieval towers meet breathtaking and the gentle flow of the Arno River. Walk through street lined with masterpieces from Michelangelo, Botticelli, Leonardo and the treasures of the Uffizi , fuelled with Gelato. Chianti and the World's best bistecca a la Fionrentina.
Last updated : 27/01/2026
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World's finest Renaissance collection with Botticelli's Birth of Venus, Leonardo da Vinci's Annunciation, and masterpieces by Raphael, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio. All tickets are timed entry—book weeks ahead for summer visits. The U-shaped gallery follows art chronologically from Byzantine to Baroque. Plan 2-3 hours minimum to see highlights without rushing. Third floor terrace café offers Palazzo Vecchio views.
Official: €25.00 Resellers: €24-36 (0-44% markup) Google 1st result (GetYourGuide): €70 guided tour (180% markup) 🚨 Ranking reseller (gallery-tickets.org): €69.90+ combo tours (180%+ markup) 🚨 Bundle note: Basic entry €25. Resellers push €70+ "skip-the-line" tours for same timed-entry ticket. All tickets are timed—you can't skip lines by paying more.
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Home to Michelangelo's 17-foot marble David—the original carved 1501-1504, not the replica in Piazza della Signoria. Timed entry mandatory; book official tickets weeks ahead or face sold-out days. Gallery also houses Michelangelo's four unfinished Prisoners sculptures showing figures emerging from raw marble, plus Hall of the Colossus and historical musical instrument collection. Most visits take 1-1.5 hours.
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Single ticket covers five monuments valid 3 days from first use: Brunelleschi's iconic dome climb (463 steps with no elevator, book separate timed slot), cathedral floor with Vasari frescoes, baptistery with Ghiberti's bronze "Gates of Paradise," Giotto's 414-step bell tower, and Opera Museum with original sculptures. Dome slots sell out days ahead—reserve immediately after buying complex ticket. Cathedral floor entry is free but everything else requires the complex ticket.
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Florence's fortress-town hall since 1299 with Medici ducal apartments, secret passages through 2-meter-thick walls, and massive Salone dei Cinquecento frescoed by Vasari. Optional guided "Secret Passages Tour" reveals hidden staircases, small rooms where courtiers spied on meetings, and Duke of Athens's private study. Tower climb to 94-meter height offers 360° Tuscan views. Family-friendly with children's museum in dedicated rooms. Book online to office queues.
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Massive Medici palace complex spanning 32,000 square meters with five museums and formal Renaissance gardens covering 11 acres. Combo ticket covers Palatine Gallery (Raphael, Titian, Rubens in gilded rooms), Royal Apartments with original furnishings, Modern Art Gallery, and Boboli Gardens with Buontalenti Grotto, sculptures, and amphitheater. Plan half-day minimum—gardens alone need 2+ hours. Visit gardens early morning or late afternoon to avoid midday heat and crowds.
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** Best visited spring (April-May) or fall (September-October). Avoid summer midday heat. Bring water, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes – steep hills and gravel paths. Allow 2-3 hours minimum. Often combined with Pitti Palace ticket. First Sunday of month free. Some areas challenging for wheelchairs. Closes earlier in winter months.
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** 414 steps (no elevator) to top – easier than Dome climb with better views of Duomo itself. Included in combined Duomo complex ticket. Octagonal landings provide restspots. Best visited early morning. Wear comfortable shoes. Not suitable for those with mobility issues or vertigo. Views include Duomo dome, city panorama. Allow 45-60 minutes.
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Masaccio’s Trinity fresco and Ghirlandaio’s frescoes are highlights. Beautiful Spanish Chapel and Green Cloister. Allow 1-1.5 hours. Dress modestly. Peaceful cloisters offer respite from crowds. Museum includes ancient pharmacy. Often overlooked but architecturally significant. Ground floor wheelchair accessible.
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** Tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, and Rossini. Giotto frescoes in
Bardi and Peruzzi chapels. Allow 1-1.5 hours. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered).
Leather school in complex worth visiting. Pazzi Chapel included in ticket. Less crowded than
Duomo. Mostly wheelchair accessible.
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Italy's premier sculpture museum housed in a medieval fortress-palace with works spanning from Gothic to Mannerism. Highlights include Donatello's bronze David (first free-standing nude since antiquity), Michelangelo's Bacchus and Brutus, and competing bronze panels by Ghiberti and Brunelleschi for the Baptistery doors. Three floors showcase masterpieces by Cellini, Giambologna, and della Robbia glazed terracottas. Medieval courtyard with coats of arms and atmospheric vaulted halls. Less crowded than Uffizi or Accademia—underrated gem for Renaissance sculpture lovers. Allow 1.5-2 hours.
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Michelangelo's funerary sculptures for the Medici family in the New Sacristy designed by Michelangelo himself—allegorical figures Dawn, Dusk, Night, and Day recline on the marble tombs of Giuliano and Lorenzo de' Medici. Small intimate octagonal space showcasing his architectural genius alongside sculpture mastery. Also houses the Chapel of Princes with semi-precious stone inlay work. Connected to San Lorenzo Basilica but requires separate ticket and entrance. Dress code enforced—cover shoulders and knees.
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** Free access 24/7. Best at sunset (arrive 30-45 minutes early for good spot) or sunrise for fewer crowds. Steep uphill walk (20-30 minutes from center) or take bus #12 or #13.
Bronze replica of David in center. Cafes and souvenir stands. Wear comfortable shoes.
Wheelchair accessible by vehicle or bus, limited by bus schedule.
Panoramic hilltop terrace 104 meters above Florence with sweeping views over terracotta rooftops, Duomo dome, Palazzo Vecchio tower, and Tuscan hills. Bronze replica of Michelangelo's David stands center. Sunset draws hundreds—arrive 30+ minutes early for front railing spots. Steep 15-minute uphill walk from Ponte Vecchio via stepped paths or take bus 12/13 from center. San Miniato al Monte Romanesque church sits higher up the hill. Best skyline photography location.
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** Two-level market : ground floor leather goods and souvenirs (daily 9 AM-7
PM), upstairs Mercato Centrale food hall (daily 10 AM-midnight). Outdoor stalls close around 7
PM. Bargain expected at leather stalls. Food floor has quality local vendors. Avoid eating at
touristy outdoor restaurants around perimeter. Watch belongings in crowds. Fully accessible.
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Ponte Vecchio Medieval stone bridge (rebuilt 1345) lined with jewelry shops in timber shopfronts overhanging Arno River. Originally housed butchers until 1593 when Medici Grand Duke evicted them for the smell. Vasari Corridor runs overhead—elevated enclosed passageway connecting Uffizi to Pitti Palace. Central opening offers unobstructed river views upstream and downstream. Sunset views best from neighboring Ponte Santa Trinita. Heavily crowded midday—visit early morning for photography. Watch belongings in dense crowds.
Free to visit anytime. Most photogenic at sunset.
Watch for pickpockets in crowds. Fully accessible.
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** « Beyond the Arno » - authentic Florence away from tourist crowds.
Traditional artisan workshops, leather crafters, antique restorers. Best explored
afternoon/evening. Via Santo Spirito for dining and nightlife. Santo Spirito church and piazza
worth visiting. Bring comfortable walking shoes – cobblestone streets. More affordable
restaurants than city center. Fully accessible main streets.
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