Where to visit in Florence locations are not necessarily just our favorites but have been added to this listing due to the number of visitors that speak to their importance when visiting the Belle of Tuscany.

Where to Visit in Florence - "CITY CENTER WEST"

1.      Piazza della Republica – once the site of the Roman Forum

2.      Palazzo Strozzi – 1489 – largest villa in Florence

3.      Ponte Vecchio – 1345 – only bridge to survive WW2

4.      Santa Maria Novella Church – 1279                                              

5.      Stazione di Santa Maria Novella – main train station

6.      Mercato Nuovo – 1547 – don’t forget to stroke the nose of Il Porcellino....it will ensure your return visit !                                                                              

 

Where to visit in Florence - "CITY CENTER EAST"

1.      The Duomo – so much could be said but must be seen – 1334

2.      Bargello Museum – 1255 – began life as the Seat of Government

3.      Santa Croce Church – 1294 – holds the tombs of Michaelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, and Dante

4.     Piazza della Signoria – 14th century – a glass of Vin Santo with Biscotti at 5…heaven

5.      Palazzo Vecchio – 1322  - The Town Hall since its inception

6.      The Uffizi – oldest Art Gallery in the World…see above

 

Where to visit in Florence - "CITY CENTRE NORTH"

1.      San Lorenzo Market – the epitome of flea markets…take your time !

2.      Mercato Centrale – 1874 – this is a section of #1 PLUS the central food market of Florence

3.      Palazzo Medici Riccardi – home to the Medicis from 1444 – 1544    

4.      San Lorenzo Church – 1419 – discussed previously

5.      Galleria dell’Accademia – 1563 – Oldest art school in the world

6.     David by Michelangelo – 1504 – two editions by original artist      

7.      Convent of San Marco – 13th century – must see for frescoes alone

8.      Tempio Israelitico – 1874 – Florence’s main synagogue

 

Where to visit in Florence - "OLTRARNO"

1.     Palazzo Pitti – 1549 – main household of the Medicis from 1550  

2.      Santa Spirito Church – 1250 – designed by Brunelleschi

3.      Boboli Gardens – begun in 1549 for the Medici Family – vistas with views of Florence

4.      Brancacci Chapel – 1425 – famous for phenomenal frescoes in the Main Chapel

Remember.....getting lost in Florence is part of the enjoyment of being there....don't be apprehensive....just start walking , view the where to visit in Florence links,  and you will be captivated. You should also take another moment to visit our videos of Florence by clicking here..........

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