Off the beaten path · Florence, Italy
11 Hidden Gems in Florence Most Visitors Miss
Places locals rate highly but that stay outside the usual top-ten lists. Each one earned its spot from real traveler reviews, not sponsorships.
Chosen from 55 tracked places in Florence: highly rated, rarely crowded. Updated monthly.
Oro Due
MarketFree entryOro Due is a small, family-owned jewelry store situated on Via Lambertesca, a narrow street in Florence's Centro Storico, just steps from Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi Gallery, and a short…
Read our full guide →Knowleggi
SightFree entryKnowleggi is a contemporary cultural hub located in the heart of Florence's historic center, just steps from the Arno River.
Read our full guide →La Bottega di Fiorenza
MarketLa Bottega di Fiorenza is a beloved food shop located in the heart of Florence's historic Mercato Centrale.
Read our full guide →Santissima Annunziata, Florence
Religious siteThe Basilica della Santissima Annunziata is a Renaissance-style Catholic minor basilica in Florence, considered the mother church of the Servite Order.
Read our full guide →Palazzo Strozzi
MuseumPalazzo Strozzi is a magnificent Renaissance palace in the heart of Florence, just steps from the Duomo.
Read our full guide →Trip per Tre
SightTucked away on Borgo Ognissanti in the heart of Florence, Trip per Tre is a beloved wine bar that captures the essence of Italian enoteca culture.
Read our full guide →Santi Michele e Gaetano
LandmarkFree entrySanti Michele e Gaetano is a striking Baroque church located in the heart of Florence's historic center, on Piazza degli Antinori.
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MarketFree entryScrivimi is a vibrant market located in the heart of Florence's historic center, adjacent to the famous Mercato Centrale.
Read our full guide →Massimo Leather
MarketFree entryMassimo Leather is a renowned leather shop situated in the heart of Florence's historic center, just a short walk from the Duomo.
Read our full guide →Palazzo Gondi
LandmarkPalazzo Gondi is a lesser-known gem in Florence's historic center, just steps from Piazza della Signoria.
Read our full guide →Calcio storico fiorentino
SightCalcio storico fiorentino, or historic Florentine football, is a spectacular event that takes place in Florence's iconic Piazza della Signoria.
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