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7 Best Things to Do in Florence

Posted on 09 Feb, 2024 at 12:00 am - By Keirsten Bartley

Located in the heart of Tuscany, Florence is a living example of Italian art and culture, where Florence attractions invite visitors to experience its ageless charm. This beautiful city is known for its historical masterpieces, cultural landmarks, and lively environment! Following are some recommendations for the top 7 things to do in Florence Italy to soak in the beautiful essence of this city:

 

Walking Tour of Uffizi Gallery:

Housed in a palace from the 16th century, the Uffizi Gallery is a historical treasure mine of art from several eras, where you can take a guided tour of the museum and observe the masterpieces among its many classics from Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, to Raphael, providing an intriguing tour, captivating tourists to spend time around Florence museums and know more about their history, some of their famous art that you must see includes “The Annunciation” by Leonardo da Vinci and another very famous one by Sandro Botticelli that is “The Birth of Venus”, these will surely have an unforgettable impact on you.
 

Climb the Duomo Cathedral:

A testament to the city’s architectural excellence is the Cathedral of Florence locally known as the Duomo. Where Florence resembles an outdoor museum, it might get tough to figure out where to begin, as there are lots of fun things to do in Florence, you can make the most out of your time by taking this combined tour of the 2 priceless works of art. Take a quick trip to the Academia Gallery, the location of Michelangelo’s “David” offering some famous statues to witness, and go to the top of Brunelleschi’s dome where you can explore Giotto’s Campanile and Baptistery and look into their details.

The Duomo complex is a dazzling spectacle that will take you back to an era of Gothic elements. Climb the Florence Cathedral bell tower and Duomo for panoramic views, it is suggested to reserve your tour beforehand so you can avoid long queues and slide straight into the Florence attractions.

 

Try Out their Special Cuisines:

Indulge in the city’s delectable cuisine, including treats for your taste buds from truffle to biscotti, from Tuscan bread to classic meat dishes, and from Vino Santo to a sweet dessert wine, everything here has something to say about the city’s culture. Trying their local food is one the best things to do in Florence and here are some restaurant recommendations you must try:

  • Trattoria Marione.
  • Osteria dell’Agnolo.
  • Caffé Italiano.
  • Osteria Santo Spirito
     

Visit Giardino Bardini:

Looking for some lush green spaces to spend time in? The Bardini trail invites you to stroll through and offers breathtakingly beautiful views of the city below, and if you’re visiting this place in April then you’re lucky to witness their amazing purple wisteria arch fully blooming in the season, this place has a staircase that offers stunning views of the city and has two gates to enter, one is in the San Niccolo area and the other one is up on Costa San Giorgio.

 

Visit to Palazzo Vecchio:

The "old palace," which received its name following the construction of the newer Palazzo Pitti across the river, is bustling with splendid art and rooms adorned with frescoes. Within its halls, visitors can view the death mask of the esteemed Dante and also participate in tours that navigate through the clandestine corridors woven within the structure. A climb to the tower during the sojourn is highly recommended. Ascending to the summit, you can observe the detention chambers where the notable Savonarola was confined prior to his execution in the plaza below.

 

Shop Through the Markets in Florence:

One of the main things to see in Florence Italy is to hop through the markets and shop for your favorites, which is an exciting shopping experience for visitors as well as basement at Palazzo Spini Feroni is home to Ferragamo, which is known for the shoemaking lessons since the 1920s, whereas if you’re looking for some leather goodies like bags, jackets, shoes, and accessories then a visit to their famous Benheart outlet is a must and for homewares and acrylic glasses the Mario Luca Giusiti can be a great option to collect souvenirs for your loved ones. Get your hands on some uniquely creative stuff as Florence is known for its heart crafts and textiles that is reflected in their markets as well.

 

Visit the famous Boboli Garden:

Explore the vast Boboli Gardens that serves as an escape from this bustling city life, nestled behind the Pitti Palace, these well-maintained gardens offer a tranquil haven for visitors, where this beautifully landscaped garden provides a peaceful retreat to stroll through the lush green scenery and climb to the top to see Florence in its full glory, it serves as a serene oasis and the Medici’s luxurious lifestyle is reflected in it. It will calm you down through its tranquility and will take you to another imaginary world.

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  • Keirsten Bartley

    Keirsten left her career in engineering to travel the world. She is a 28 years old girl with some tremendous girl power; she has been traveling for five years now and has been producing awesome content based on her experience. 

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