{"id":51072,"date":"2020-10-29T10:11:23","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T16:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isobaresoffit.com\/?p=51072"},"modified":"2020-11-30T10:43:59","modified_gmt":"2020-11-30T17:43:59","slug":"top-things-to-do-in-florence-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isobaresoffit.com\/2020\/10\/29\/top-things-to-do-in-florence-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Things to Do in Florence, Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Florence<\/a> is one of the most beautiful cities in the world with a rich history that includes architecture, art, and politics. There are so many wonderful sights to see when spending time in Florence, but if you have limited time in the city there are a few things that should certainly be on your itinerary. We would certainly recommend spending at least 3 days in Florence if at all possible as there so much to see and do. Depending on the time of year that you visit, you can expect plenty of crowds in Florence, so going during the off-season is advisable. Here are our top things to do in what we would consider to be the order of priority depending on the amount of time that you have to spend in Florence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Looking Up at the Cathedral and Bell Tower<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
  1. The Duomo<\/a><\/strong> – Officially the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Duomo dominates the city skyline. There is the cathedral itself, with the largest brick dome in the world as well as the bell tower and the baptistry. Although you could consider each of these as separate places to see, we have grouped them together as a single highlight when visiting Florence. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Replica of David in the Piazzale Michelangelo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Piazzale Michelangelo<\/a><\/strong> – There are many reasons to make the effort to visit the square with the bronze replica of the Statue of David, but the main reason is the incredible views of the city. You will find many vendors selling food and trinkets and it is a wonderful spot to just sit and enjoy the beauty of Florence. There is also a restaurant located near the square, which was a great place to enjoy a wonderful glass of wine after the somewhat strenuous walk up to the top of the mount. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Statue of David<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Galleria dell’Accademia<\/a><\/strong> – The Accademia Gallery is best known for having the Statue of David on display, but obviously there is a lot of other famous artwork on display. With seven different halls to wander and enjoy the incredible artwork, you should give yourself at least four hours when visiting the museum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Outdoor Statues in the Piazza<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Piazza della Signoria<\/a><\/strong> – The plaza is an open-air museum that was built in the 1400’s and has a variety of statues on display. Two of the more famous statues are the Rape of the Sabines by Giambologna as well as Cellini’s Perseus. Considering it is free, it should definitely be one of the places that you make time to see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Ponte Vecchio Up Close<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Ponte Vecchio<\/strong> – This medieval bridge is certainly a highlight of any visit to Florence. Today it is filled with vendors selling a variety of local products, but it was originally the location of the butchers in the city. Like many other locations in Florence, expect plenty of crowds in the area and be careful of pickpockets taking advantage of tourists on the crowded streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The Birth of Venus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Uffizi Gallery<\/a><\/strong> – With many great works of art from artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Machiavelli, it is certainly one of the most famous museums in the world. After all of the members of the Medici family had died out, a deal was made to donate all of the artwork to Florence and it is now housed in the Uffizi Gallery. Just like the Gallery Accademia, be prepared to spend at least several hours seeing all of the amazing works of art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    View from a Restaurant at Night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Local Restaurants<\/a><\/strong> – Obviously you need to eat and there are so many wonderful restaurants to choose from. There are probably few locations in the world that bring to mind the food of the region as much as Tuscany where Florence is located. We would certainly recommend eating at one of the restaurants that can be found along the Arno River as the scenery is quite beautiful, especially at night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    View of the Duomo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Needless to say, there are more sights to see than these, but we would recommend that you put all of these locations on your itinerary when visiting Florence. With so many beautiful sights, seemingly around every corner, just walking the streets of Florence<\/a> is a magical experience. If you have enough time, taking a day trip to Lucca<\/a> and to the Leaning Tower of Pisa<\/a> is definitely a worthwhile experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in the world with a rich history that includes architecture, art, and politics. There are so many wonderful sights to see when spending time in Florence, but if you have limited time in the city there are a few things that should certainly be on your itinerary. … <\/p>\n

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