Florence, Italy
15 Best Things to Do in Florence
What actually deserves your hours in Florence, ranked by the travelers who went.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 55 places we track in Florence. Updated monthly.
Piazza del Duomo
LandmarkFree entryPiazza del Duomo is the heart of Florence, dominated by the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (the Duomo).
Read our full guide →Piazzale Michelangelo
LandmarkFree entryPiazzale Michelangelo is a famous square on a hill south of the Arno River, offering one of the most iconic panoramic views of Florence.
Read our full guide →Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Religious siteFree entryThe Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, commonly called the Duomo, is the heart of Florence's religious and architectural heritage.
Read our full guide →Uffizi Galleries
MuseumThe Uffizi Galleries, located in the heart of Florence, is a premier art museum that draws millions of visitors annually.
Read our full guide →Piazza della Signoria
LandmarkFree entryPiazza della Signoria has been the political heart of Florence since the 14th century. This L-shaped square is dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio, the city's town hall, with its crenellated tower.
Read our full guide →Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
Religious siteThe Basilica of Santa Croce is one of Florence's most important churches, located in the Piazza Santa Croce.
Read our full guide →Uffizi
MuseumThe Uffizi Gallery stands beside Piazza della Signoria in Florence's historic center and holds one of the world's best-known collections of Italian Renaissance art.
Read our full guide →Galleria dell'Accademia
MuseumThe Galleria dell'Accademia is one of Florence's most visited museums, primarily because it houses Michelangelo's original David, a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture carved from a single block of marble.
Read our full guide →Florence Cathedral
Religious siteThe Florence Cathedral, officially the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, is the city's most recognizable landmark.
Read our full guide →Piazza della Repubblica
LandmarkFree entryPiazza della Repubblica is a large, airy square in the heart of Florence that serves as a vibrant hub of city life.
Read our full guide →Ponte Vecchio
LandmarkThe Ponte Vecchio is a medieval stone bridge over the Arno River in Florence, Italy. It is the only bridge in Florence that survived World War II without being destroyed.
Read our full guide →Mercato Centrale (Florence)
MarketMercato Centrale is Florence's premier indoor food market, located in the San Lorenzo neighborhood.
Read our full guide →Ponte Santa Trinita
LandmarkFree entryPonte Santa Trinita is one of Florence's most beautiful bridges, connecting the historic center with the Oltrarno district.
Read our full guide →Basilica di San Lorenzo
MuseumThe Basilica di San Lorenzo is one of Florence's oldest churches, yet its unfinished facade gives it a distinctive, raw appearance.
Read our full guide →Brunelleschi's dome
LandmarkBrunelleschi's Dome, or the Cupola of Santa Maria del Fiore, is a Renaissance engineering marvel that dominates Florence's skyline.
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Attractions & sights
Landmarks, museums, neighborhoods
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11 hidden gems in Florence
Like Oro Due and Knowleggi, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.
See them →After dark
15 best bars & nightlife spots
The Old Stove Irish Pub and Angel Roofbar & Dining lead the night.
Go out →Costs nothing
15 free things to do in Florence
Verified free entry, Piazza del Duomo included.
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