Florence attractions

Piazza Pitti, 1 (1.35 km) (show on map)

Type: Public Gardens

Situated behind the Pitti Palace which was the main seat of the Medici grand dukes of Tuscany at Florence. The gardens cover 11 acres of Florence and are full of grottos and sculptures, which are perfect for an afternoons exploring.

When the relentless beauty of Florence becomes too m...

– brahmin (May 29, 2008)

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(1.02 km) (show on map)

Type: A bike tour company.

The Cruiser Bike Tour allows you to see the cities of Florence, Rome and Pisa in small groups with guides. The bikes offer a speedy means of getting around the city, while the guides make sure you get to see the best of the city.

We very much enjoyed the bike tour which was one of ...

– richard1965 (Oct 5, 2009)

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via Ricasoli 66, , (1.42 km) (show on map)

This museum famously houses the Statue of David & no...

– orlaithd (Aug 14, 2008)

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Piazza Vittorio Veneto (0.96 km) (show on map)

Type: Public Park

A good place to go for a walk or to relax during the summer. There is an amphitheatre where concerts and dance performances take place during the year, there is also an open air swimming pool that is open during the summer time.

When you are in a city sometime you need to go out o...

– Lionel (May 1, 2007)

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Piazzale degli Uffizi (1.35 km) (show on map)

Type: Museum

One of the oldest and most famous art galleries in the world and contains famous pieces of art such as 'The Birth of Venus' by Botticelli. It is the most popular tourist attractions of Florence and during high season queues can be quite large.

I'm not a museum person, but this place was fascinat...

– yvonne (Sep 15, 2009)

The Uffizi Gallery is a most beautifull in the world...

– anonymous (May 27, 2009)

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Ponte Vecchio (1.22 km) (show on map)

Type: Medieval Bridge

One of Europes oldest wholly-stone, closed-spandrel segmental arch bridges, it is a symbol of Florence. It is notable for the still having shops built on it, these shop today are mainly jewelers, art dealers and souvenir sellers.

This is one of the few touristy things in the city t...

– orlaithd (Jan 22, 2009)

Get there before sunset and find you a place to sit ...

– abruna (Mar 13, 2008)

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Via de Servi 13 , (1.37 km) (show on map)

The Segway Tour of Florence was one of the highlight...

– DublinEamonn (Nov 7, 2008)

I had never heard of these rooms before and walking ...

– annakramer66 (Apr 15, 2008)

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Piazza Pitti, 1 (1.49 km) (show on map)

Type: Public Gardens

One of the earliest examples of the Italian Garden, the garden is quite large and contains a sizeable number of antique and Renaissance statues, grottoes and large fountains.

Boboli Gardens was absolutely beautiful. After walki...

– Sonia (May 1, 2007)

Florence is a city museum where you can feel in ever...

– Lionel (May 1, 2007)

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Piazza Duomo 17, 17, 17 (1.30 km) (show on map)

Type: Cathedral

An impressive Cathedral in Florence, notable for the construction of its dome which was pioneered by Filippo Brunelleschi. The exterior is full of marble panels of different shades of green and pink bordered by white.

This is a really impressive cathedral. The art work ...

– orlaithd (Aug 14, 2008)

For 6 Euro, you can visit the Dome seperate from the...

– ar1237 (Jul 1, 2008)

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Piazza Santa Croce 16, (1.80 km) (show on map)

Type: Church

One of the many cathedrals/churches of architectural...

– orlaithd (Aug 14, 2008)

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(1.31 km) (show on map)

Type: Bus Tour

You can hop on and hop off the bus at any of the many stop across the city as many times as you like and tickets are valid for 24 hours. The entire route takes 50 mins and buses depart every 30 minutes from each stop.

2 routes, the tour is well worth doing. Brings you ...

– Gillian (Oct 16, 2007)

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Piazzale Michelangelo (2.33 km) (show on map)

Type: Terrace overlooking the City

Created as part of restructuring of the city walls, this terrace is popular among locals and tourists alike and offers brilliant views of the city. There is also a museum for Michelangelo's works located there.

From this square you can enjoy the best panoramic vi...

– Antonio3 (Jun 25, 2007)

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Via Piazza de' Pitti, 1 (1.26 km) (show on map)

Type: Palace and Gallery

Formerly the residence of the grand-dukes of Tuscany and the King of Italy for a short period of time. Today it consists of several galleries and museums containing a rich collection of paintings, sculpture and works of art.

It hosts three museums and also an important men's f...

– Antonio3 (Jun 25, 2007)

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Via Micheli, 3 (1.69 km) (show on map)

Type: Public Gardens

Founded by the Grand Duke Cosimo dei Medici in 1545, is the third oldest botanical garden and is still used in the cultivation of special plants. Its collection of azaleas draw a large number of visitors every year during the flowering period.

Botanic Gardens (closed last Monday of month) are hu...

– Gillian (Oct 16, 2007)

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Via Spadini, 13 (2.28 km) (show on map)

Type: Tour guides of Florence.

Private guided tours in Florence provided by a licensed guide. Tours are available in fluent English, French and Spanish.

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Piazza del Duomo 9 (1.24 km) (show on map)

Type: Museum

The museum holds many sculptures that have been taken from the niches and doors of the Duomo in order to protect them from the elements. There is plenty to see in the museum and there is the enclosed courtyard where you can see gilded bronze panels.

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1 Via Camillo Cavour (1.55 km) (show on map)

Type: Famous Building and Museum

This famous building was built between 1444 and 1460, representing the prototype of the Florentine Renaissance style. It was enlarged at a later date and after that became the Ministry of the Interior. It is a good idea to arrive early.

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