What to see in Florence —
28 places to visit

Boboli Gardens

Great sample landscape park, which became the prototype of the park of Versailles, and a favorite place of Fyodor Dostoevsky.

Piazza del Duomo

The city's main square, where in one place gathered luxury buildings of Florence, and where always you can see crowds of travelers.

Piazzale Michelangelo

The place with the most beautiful view of the city, where you will see a copy of the statue of David, and where you can make stunning photos of Florence.

Uffizi Gallery

One of the most famous museums in the world and one of the main attractions not only Florence but also the whole of Italy.

Badia Fiorentina

The magnificent building in the center of Florence, where Dante is often dropped in and which became home to the Jerusalem Brotherhood monks.

The Rose Garden

Behind an inconspicuous gate hides wonderful creation of landscape designers of Florence, where are the scents of roses and citrus trees grow.

Giotto's Bell Tower

This bell tower is one of the four major structures on the Piazza Duomo in Florence and it offers a beautiful view of the city.

Santa Margherita de' Cerchi

This church is known as the place where married Dante and where is buried Beatrice, at the tomb of whom all left messages for help.

Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

A striking symbol of Florence and the starting point of each excursions of each traveler is the Florence Cathedral.

Florence Baptistery

A small building in the Romanesque style is located near the Cathedral and is particularly noteworthy for its gate.

Dante Alighieri House Museum

Near the church of Santa Margherita the old house is located, and everything in it reminds us about its famous owner - Dante Alighieri.

Porta Romana

Luxury gate on the south side of Florence, that opens the way to Rome, next to which is the entrance to the Boboli Gardens.

Pergola Theatre

Pergola Theatre was built by Medici family, was the first opera house of the world, and still amazes all visitors for its acoustics.

Basilica of Santa Croce

Located in the heart of Florence, it is the most beautiful and spectacular Franciscan church, and many famous Italians are buried here.

Flea market on Piazza dei Ciompi

In the working class corner of Florence lies the flea market, where many people sell the antiques, and where not only local, but also travelers come to by something unique.

Cascine Park

Once this park was only for famous people of Florence, but now it is a favorite place for walking among the locals and travelers.

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

In this church, whose facade visually stands out among other buildings in Florence, begins the novel of Boccaccio "The Decameron".

National Museum of Bargello

Palace, that was once the seat of city government, prison and place of execution, is now a national museum, which contains sculptures by Michelangelo, Donatello and others.

Palazzo Vecchio

Palazzo Vecchio is a luxurious building in Piazza della Signoria, the clock tower of this palace reminiscent the home of fairytale characters.

Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella

In the old pharmacy, where also is located the museum, creams, lotions and perfumes, created according to ancient recipes are still sold.

Villa La Petraia

Located away from the city center, Villa La Petraia is one of the most beautiful buildings that belonged to the Medici family.

Bardini Garden

Very cozy park where in the air are aromas of roses, the entire city can be viewed from the terraces, and walking on the paths you can see magnificent statues and fountains.

Vasari Corridor

Secret corridor leading from the Palazzo Vecchio to the Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens, the famous and closed to ordinary visitors attraction.

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