Florence
Where to stay in Florence
Duomo
5/5Exceptional!(2,214 area reviews)
Uffizi Gallery and Via de' Calzaiuoli are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Duomo. Travelers also love the fascinating museums, stunning cathedral, and popular shops.
Santa Maria Novella
4.5/5Wonderful!(1,057 area reviews)
Visitors to Santa Maria Novella love its popular shops, and you can check out The New Florence Opera House and Palazzo dei Congressi. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Cascine Station.
Oltrarno
4.5/5Wonderful!(529 area reviews)
Oltrarno is a destination visitors seek out for is fascinating museums, picturesque gardens, and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Boboli Gardens or Porta Romana while you're exploring the neighborhood.
San Lorenzo
4.5/5Wonderful!(768 area reviews)
San Lorenzo is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like San Marco Convent and Museum and Piazza San Marco.
Santa Croce
4.5/5Wonderful!(211 area reviews)
Travelers come to Santa Croce for its interesting museums, and you can see top attractions like Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza Santa Croce while you're in town.
San Giovanni
If you're spending some time in San Giovanni, Uffizi Gallery and Piazza della Repubblica are top sights worth seeing.
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Popular places to visit
Uffizi Gallery
Art lovers will be in their element in this famous museum, home to the most extensive and important collection of masterpieces in the world.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
The “Saint Mary of the Flower” cathedral and its towering dome have come to symbolize Florence.
Historic Center - Downtown
Lose yourself in the Renaissance charm of Florence’s old town, where masterpieces by Brunelleschi and Giotto line up alongside cafés, gelato shops and trattorias.
Ponte Vecchio
Take a trip over Florence’s iconic bridge, spared by the Nazis for its beauty and home to jewelers for more than four centuries.
Piazza del Duomo
Giotto’s Bell Tower, the resplendent Baptistery, as well as the cathedral and its dome draw the crowds to this square in the heart of the city.
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
Relax before or after a long trip in this renovated piazza just a few minutes from Florence’s main train station.
Things to do
Highlights of Tuscany: Siena, San Gimignano & Pisa with Lunch
Cinque Terre Full-Day Tour from Florence
Uffizi Gallery Tickets with Skip-The-Line Admission
Full-Day Tour of San Gimignano, Siena & Chianti
Florence: Skip-The-Line Accademia Gallery Tickets
Self-Drive Vintage Fiat 500 Tour from Florence: Tuscan Wine Experience
Read travel guides and advice on visiting Florence
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