Florence Attractions

 

Read More Academy Art Gallery

The Academy Art Gallery in Florence houses works of art from the 13th to 16th C. Most visitors come to marvel at the extensive collection of items on display by the artist Michelangelo.
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Read More Baptistry of St John

The Baptistry of St John is cloaked in green and white marble and dates from the mid 12th C. The three massive bronze doors and the stunning mosaics are some of the key attractions.

Read More Bargello Palace and National Museum

The massive Bargello Palace now houses the National Museum. Some of the most interesting exhibits are the Coin Collection, Michelangelo Room, and the Giovanni della Robbia Room.

Read More Cathedral Museum

Priceless works of art given to the Florence Cathedral are now housed in the adjoining Museum. Originally an artists' studio, the building is also noted for the bust of Grand Duke Cosimo above the portal.
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Read More Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is one of the top tourist attractions in Florence. This imposing building, with its white, green, and red marble, along with the towering dome, is a treasure trove of history.

Read More Church of the Annunciation

The Church of the Annunciation is known for its superb architecture and for the fine works of art housed within it.
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Read More Dominican church of Santa Maria Novella

A prominent church in Florence, the church of Santa Maria Novella features elements of Romanesque-Gothic and Renaissance styles of architecture.
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Read More Loggia dei Lanzi

Located on Florence's main square, the Loggia dei Lanzi ('Loggia della Signoria') arcade dates back to 1376. Once the site of official ceremonies, the arcade reflects beautiful Gothic architecture.

Read More Palazzo Medici-Riccardi

The imposing Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, completed in 1464, houses a museum and library. The Palace also features quaint courtyards and gardens.
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Read More Palazzo Pitti

The large Palazzo Pitti is one of Florence's finest open areas. A large space, wtih over 32,000 square meters, it is a popular place for people to congregate, and enjoy the surrounding architecture and nearby museums.
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Read More Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria)

The Palazzo Vecchio is one of the major attractions in Florence. Easily identifiable by its 94 m high tower, the Palazzo is home a significant number of attractions, including a rare secret staircase.
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Read More Piazza della Signoria

The Piazza della Signoria is home to statues by Michaelangelo and Donatello. Also of note are the impressive public buildings fronting the piazza, including the Palazzo Vecchio, Palazzo degli Uffizi, and the Loggia dei Lanzi.
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Read More Ponte Vecchio

The beautiful Old Bridge of Florence is known far and wide as a destination for gold. The shops lining the bridge have been selling precious metals since the 13th C.
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Read More San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo was built in its current form by the famous architect Brunelleschi, as per the orders of the Medici family. The Church reflects Romanesque architecture and houses prized works of art.
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Read More San Michele in Orto

The San Michele in Orto dates from the 14th C. This prominent tourist attraction features impressive elements of architecture, including graceful arches, ornate moldings, and pillared arcades.
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Read More San Miniato al Monte

San Miniato al Monte reflects a Romanesque Tuscan style of architecture reminiscent of the late 11th century. The Church is dedicated to a St Minias who died as a martyr in 250 AD.
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Read More Santa Croce

Dating back to 1294, Santa Croce is a church of the Franciscan order.

Read More Santo Spirito

A Renaissance church on the interior, Santo Spirito has an unusually bare fascade. Building of the church was left incomplete when it's original architect (Brunelleschi) died.

Read More All Saints' Church

The All Saints Church in Florence has a history dating back to the 13th C. The church contains many great works by well known artists, particularly from the 15th C.

Read More Archeological Museum

The Archeological Museum has great collections of Etruscan, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman antiquities, and is one of the best archeological museums in northern Italy.

Read More Badia Fiorentina

The Badia Fiorentina and the abbey were founded in the late 10th C, although the church was enlarged and the interior embellished throughout the ages. The spire is a landmark in Florence.

Read More Boboli Gardens

The classical Boboli Gardens offer splendid walking areas and beautiful views. They were begun in the mid 1500s.

Read More Davanzati Palace and Museum of the Old Florentine House

The 14th C Palazzo Davanzati was completely restored in 1906 and became home to Museum of the Old Florentine House in 1956. Both the museum and the building are noteworthy.

Read More Galluzzo Carthusian Monastery

The former Galluzzo Carthusian Monaster was passed to the Cistercians in the 1950s. The monastery was built in 1341 and contains fine works of art.

Read More Hospital of the Innocents

The Hospital of the Innocents was among the first Renaissance buildings in Florence. In the Galleria dello Spedale degli Innocenti are a number of 14th to 18th C works of art.

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Read More Marino Marini Museum

The Marino Marini Museum is a modern museum, established in 1988 to display the works of Marino Marini, a 20th C Tuscan artist. The church housing the museum dates to the 14th C.

Read More Michelangelo House

Michelangelo bought this house for his nephew, whose son turned it into a memorial to Michelangelo. The house contains pieces by the artist, as well as personal items.

Read More Palazzo Gondi

Palazzo Gondi is a splendid 15th C palace showing great artistic craftsmanship. It took almost 400 years to complete.

Read More Palazzo Rucellai (Museo Alinari)

A masterpiece of Renaissance architecture, Palazzo Rucellai was designed by Leon Battista Alberti and built in the mid 15th C.

Read More Palazzo Spini-Ferroni

The Palazzo Spini-Ferroni is known for being the largest medieval palace in Florence.

Read More Piazza della Santissima Annunziata

The splendid Piazza della Santissima Annunziata is surrounded by incredible architecture, statues, and fountains, making it one of the most beautiful squares in Florence.
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Read More Piazzale Michelangelo

Piazzale Michelangelo was actually designed by Giuseppe Poggi and named after Michelangelo. Bronze copies of some of his great works are displayed in the center of the park.

Read More Refectory of Sant'Apollonia

The Refectory of Sant'Apollonia is now a museum and contains "Last Supper" by Andrea del Castagno, along with several other of his works.

Read More San Firenze

San Firenze is located on the square of the same name and shows a variety of influences.

Read More San Giovanni degli Scolopi

San Giovanni degli Scolopi is a work of art both inside and out, with beautiful marble frescoes and rich decoration.

Read More San Marco

Built in the late 13th C the church of San Marco saw considerable changes throughout the centuries. Among the highlights is the Museo di San Marco, with a fine collection of paintings and frescoes.

Read More Santa Maria Maddalena dei Pazzi

The church of Santa Maria Maddalena dei Pazzi was dedicated to this saint in the 15th C, long after it was originally built. It was enhanced at that time and consequently shows a mix of styles.

Read More Santa Trinità

The history of the church of Santa Trínita dates back to the 11th C but the church has been rebuilt several times. The facade was completed in the 16th C.

Read More Santi Apostoli

Santi Apostoli rebuilt in the 15th and 16th C, and displays a fine Romanesque facade. The interior features unique green marble columns.

Read More Santo Stefano al Ponte

The church of Santo Stefano al Ponte contains the 17th century relief by Ferdinando Tocca, "The Stoning of St Stephen".

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Read More Botanical Gardens

Read More Carlo Goldoni Monument

Read More City Gate

Read More Cloister of the Barefoot

Read More Colonna della Croce al Trebbio

Read More Conservatorio Musicale Luigi Cherubini

Read More Fish Hall

Read More Fontana del Porcellino

Read More Fortezza da Basso (San Giovanni Battista)

Read More Garden of Simples

Read More Geological and Paleontological Museum

Read More Historical Museum

Read More Loggia di San Paolo

Read More Mineralogy Museum

Read More Northern Reaches

Read More Oricellari Gardens

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Read More Piazza di Bellosguardo

Read More Ponte alla Carraia

Read More Porta Romana

Read More Porta San Frediano (Porta Pisana)

Read More Porta San Giorgio

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Read More Prehistory Museum

Read More Sammezzano, Italy

(Near Florence)

Read More San Carlo Borromeo

Read More San Felice

Read More San Frediano in Cestello

Read More San Gaetano

Read More San Michelino (San Michele Visdomini)

Read More San Niccolò sopr'Arno

Read More San Salvatore al Monte (San Francesco al Monte)

Read More San Salvi Refectory

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Florence Surroundings

Read More Fiesole, Italy

An easy side trip from Florence, the town of Fiésole sits high up on a hill with beautiful views over the city and the Arno Valley.

Read More Monti del Chianti

Located between Florence and Siena, Monti del Chianti is a scenic area of rolling hills, olive groves, and trees.
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