You'll soon find out why this Santa Maria Novella history-filled fortress is a hit with travelers. If you're searching for other things to see here, Ponte Vecchio, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and Uffizi Gallery are in this area as well. They won't take you long to get to from Fortezza da Basso.

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Eurostars Florence Boutique

Historic Centre of Florence

$646

per person

Jan 14 - Jan 20

found 9 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Florence (FLR)

8.6/10 Excellent! (474 reviews)

Great little hotel. Everything is within walking distance. The view from the terrace was amazing.

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Aurum Uffizi

Historic Centre of Florence

$916

per person

Jan 3 - Jan 9

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Florence (FLR)

15.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)

Room was spotless and very nice English speaking staff. Very good breakfast!

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Villa Cora

Oltrarno

Save 100% on your flight

$1,998

per person

Jan 3 - Jan 9

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Florence (FLR)

19.6/10 Exceptional! (467 reviews)

Nice property and staff.

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Fortezza da Basso

Tours & day trips

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Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside

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Farm To table Experience on an organic hilltop estate in Tuscany

Free cancellation available

Classes & workshops

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Florence: Pizza & Gelato Masterclass Morning, Afternoon or Evening Delight

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Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip from Florence

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Popular places to visit

Central Market

4.5/5(288 reviews)

Feast on Italian cheeses, chocolates and authentic pizza and shop for leather goods at this indoor market and its surrounding street stalls.

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

4.5/5(1,006 reviews)

Experience the splendor of a centuries-old church that inspired leading artists from the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

Medici Chapels

4.5/5(67 reviews)

Generations of Medici dukes, princes and popes were laid to rest in a series of lavish chapels and crypts in the Church of San Lorenzo.

San Lorenzo Church

4.5/5(310 reviews)

One of the oldest and largest churches in Florence is also one of the city’s earliest examples of Renaissance design.

Piazza di Santa Maria Novella

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Relax before or after a long trip in this renovated piazza just a few minutes from Florence’s main train station.

Piazza San Marco

4.5/5(65 reviews)

Piazza San Marco is just one of the places to see in Florence, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the churches in this vibrant area.