FlorenceItaly
culturalhistoricalfoodarchitectureromantic
The birthplace of the Renaissance holds more masterpieces per square metre than anywhere on Earth. Florence's Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, and Tuscan cuisine make it a pilgrimage for art lovers and food enthusiasts alike.
Best Time to Visit
April to June, September to October
Daily Budget
$80-160/day
mid-range tier
Weather
Continental Mediterranean. Hot summers (32-36°C), cool winters (3-10°C). Spring and autumn ideal (16-24°C).
Top Things to Do in Florence
- Uffizi Gallery — Botticelli's Birth of Venus, da Vinci, Caravaggio
- Brunelleschi's Dome — climb 463 steps inside the cathedral's double-shell dome
- Ponte Vecchio — medieval bridge lined with gold and jewellery shops
- Piazzale Michelangelo — sunset panorama over Florence's terracotta rooftops
- Mercato Centrale — two floors of Tuscan food from lampredotto to truffle pasta
Travel Tips
- 1.Book Uffizi and Accademia (David) tickets online — walk-up queues can be 2+ hours
- 2.Florence is compact — you can walk everywhere in the centre
- 3.Cross the Arno to Oltrarno for artisan workshops, quieter restaurants, and local atmosphere