The best view of Florence. Sit on the steps at sunset and get the best photos of your entire trip. Click the link to see my video! Read more.
One of the most important museums in the world with paintings by Tuscan artists Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and more.
The “old bridge” once housed butchers, but the Medici, who had Vasari build his famous corridor above it, complained of the smell and installed goldsmiths here.
It is a wide square located near Piazza Stazione and San Lorenzo Market, with palaces typically bourgeois where lived Guido Nobili and Theodosia Gorrow Trollope wife of the writer Anthony Trollope.
If you're new to town, you might think it's a good idea to arrange meetings with your friends in Piazza Duomo. You will soon find that it's too crowded to make this practical! Pick any other spot ;-)
The highlight of the piazza is Loggia dei Lanzi: used in 1382 to hold public ceremonies. Today, it's like an open air art museum with many interesting statues.
Sempre del Giambologna, si ammirano Ercole con il Centauro Nesso. D’epoca romana è il gruppo di Menelao e Patroclo. È invece un'opera ottocentesca il Ratto di Polissena dello scultore Pio Fedi (1865).
Did you ever notice the statue in the middle? any idea who it represents? It is Manfredo Fanti ... to find out who he was, click the link! Read more.
A lot of steps (don't ask how many I lost count) but the queue can be shorter than that of the Duomo. Don't do it in August like I did. Mad dogs and Englishmen. . . Read more.
The second largest Franciscan church in the world. Look for a dark mark on the columns; that’s the water level from the Flood of 1966.
The core of medieval Florence in the area between the church of S.Martino and Piazza dei Donati, was the 13th century location of the houses of the Alighieri family, as reported in many old documents.
Nel parco dietro la villa, se siete fortunati (e silenziosi) potreste avvistare i cerbiatti!
Before a Fountain of the Piglet now a copy of a bronze wild boar; the original is in Palazzo Pitti. Popular tradition has it that rubbing the nose brings fortune. Visitors place a coin in the mouth.
The first stone of the Duomo’s facade was laid on September 8, 1296 but the decoration you see here dates to 1871-87! For something older, turn around: the Baptistry is 11th century ;-)
Non tutti sanno che sotto Palazzo vecchio si snoda una lunga serie di cunicoli sotterranei che collegano molte parti della città!
l Battistero sta di fronte al Duomo ed è la costruzione più antica di Firenze, di cui fu cattedrale fino al 1128. Read more.
Il progetto di costruzione fu commissionato dal mercante Luca Pitti al Brunelleschi. I lavori iniziarono intorno al 1457, ma furono interrotti nel 1465, per la decadenza della famiglia Pitti. Read more.
One of the most undervalued museums in town is worth a visit, but open only mornings. Luckily the last Tuesday of every month it's open free from 7-11pm for 'Martedì ad Arte'!
Al primo piano la Sala degli Avori accoglie i pezzi in avorio della collezione Carrand: 265 pezzi databili tra il V e il XVII sec. tra dittici, formelle, cofanetti e valve in tema sacro e pagano.
The buildings are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Before the modern era, the dome by Filippo Brunelleschi was the largest in the world. It remains the largest brick dome ever constructed.
It is a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture created between 1501 and 1504. It is a 5.17-metre, marble statue of a standing male nude. The statue represents the Biblical hero David. FANTASTIC!
It is located near piazza della Signoria and the National Central Library and takes its name by the Basilica that overlook the square. GOOD NIGHTLIFE! A lots of nice bars, restaurants, pub, etc..
It is on the site, first of the city's forum and then of the city's old ghetto, which was swept away during the city improvement works, when Florence was the Capital of Italy. VERY BEAUTIFUL!
It is so called to distinguish it from the old market located in the area of Piazza della Repubblica. It was intended for the sale of silk and luxury goods and then for the famous straw hats.
It is the first basilica (Dominican church). The church, the adjoining cloister, and chapterhouse contain a store of art treasures and funerary monuments. Frescoes by masters of Gothic & Renaissance.
Here you can find: GUCCI, PRADA, TOD'S, ARMANI, DOLCE E GABBANA, FERRAGAMO, CAVALLI, PEPE, SCERVINO, PUCCI, COVERI, VERSACE, VALENTINO, DIOR, LOUIS VITTON, ROLEX, CHANEL, TIFFANY, CK, BURBERRY, ETC...
Symbolism, theology, beauty – the Spanish chapel in Santa Maria Novella has it all, so make room on your next jaunt to this side of the city.
Il parco delle Cascine si estende su 118 ettari ed è il più ampio parco pubblico di Firenze. Read more.
il bar dentro la biblioteca delle Oblate, con vista sul Duomo..da non perdere...con un buon libro
Rificolona, Capodanno Fiorentino e altri eventi si susseguono periodicamente. Nei pressi visita il Museo dell'Accademia
Il museo fiorentino che conserva l'opera originale del "David" di Michelangelo.
Il museo conserva i resti d’architetture romaniche, statue e decorazioni che erano in precedenza collocate sulla facciata del Duomo, sul Campanile e nel Battistero. Read more.
Gelato ottimo, da non perdere i gusti "crostata alle fragoline di bosco", "ricotta e fichi", "cioccolato con pistacchi e peperoncino"
You've climbed up to a lookout over all of Firenze. Stick around for Sunset and see the world in a different light!
It hosts the Loggia del Pesce, designed by Giorgio Vasari and the house of Lorenzo Ghiberti. Very Nice Place!
Very small square! Very typical Restaurants and Artist Bar! GOOD RESTAURANTS: Osteria Tripperia il Magazzino (Very Typical Florence Food) and Trattoria 4 Leoni!
It is currently the home of Fiorentina. It was built in 1931 and holds 47,290. The architect is Nervi (knows by Nervi Hall in Vatican). It is one of most relevant example of 20th century architecture.
The museum features many artefacts from the 15th to 19th century, mostly pioneering scientific instruments including world globes, stethoscopes, navigation instruments and telescopes.
A permanent exhibition from its rich and culturally significant archive, preserved and amplified throughout the years, is juxtaposed with contemporary art installations supported by the Pinault Fond.
Peretola is a small airport with a single runway and the main taxiway is situated at the end of runway. In 1990 was named after Florence native Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian merchant and cartographer.
C'è poco da dire...visitate la Cappella Maggiore! Da restare senza parole!! *_*
For a delicious bite to eat we recommend I Due Fratellini (Two Brothers) With fresh sandwiches made on the spot for about €3.50 It's fairly well know, but it's location is tucked away.
All’interno del mercato di S.Ambrogio. Si può consumare un pasto veloce al tavolo o un piatto da portar via. Piatti tipici toscani cucinati con ingredienti freschi. Prezzi convenientissimi. Read more.
Il Forte di Belvedere è stato edificio militare fino al 1951, quando l’Esercito lo ha ceduto al Comune di Firenze. Dopo i restauri, dal 1955 è stato aperto al pubblico, fino al 1998.
It is situated in the main market district and the burial place of all the Medici family. It is one of several churches that claim to be the oldest in Florence. It was consecrated in 393.
The Central Market (or Lorenzo's Market) is one of the results from the time of risanamento, the period when Florence was the capital of Italy in the late nineteenth century. GOOD SHOPPING!
Impessionante museo ricco di fascino e magia, da non dimenticare la caffetteria al piano terra, intima e molto british. Read more.
Attenzione, i binari 17 e 18 sono fuori dal corpo principale della stazione: si trovano nella piattaforma EST oltre il binario 16 (direzione Fortezza). Read more.
Congrats on finding Florence's creepiest street! Limbo is where Dante believed unbaptized souls went; there was a cemetary here for children who died before baptism. Maybe it's slightly haunted?
Sono esposti numerosissimi cimeli della FIGC dal 1934 a oggi (palloni, medaglie, scarpe, coppe, maglie ecc), oltre a un centro informativo digitale. Read more.
It organises activities and educational workshops for kids here and in the Museo di Storia della Scienza and Museo Stibbert. Budding historians and their parents can hang out with actors dressed up.
Arena attigua al museo, location di concerti e d'estate luogo di ritrovo per giovani ogni martedi e giovedi
In the 18th century, the palazzo was used as a power base by Napoleon. It was donated to Italian people by King Victor Emmanuel III in 1919, and its doors were opened as one of largest art galleries.
MAC collections are always great! Champ Pale is one of my favorite, the upcoming in february is going to be worthwhile. Not so cheap, but affordable
Il mio angolo di Firenze preferito: di mattina, di pomeriggio, di sera! I love this place :)
Mercato tutte le mattine (no domenica e festivi) dalla seconda domenica di ogni mese. Flea market: la seconda domenica del mese, da Gennaio a Dicembre.Fierucola di Natale: la domenica prima di Natale.
The Church of Santo Stefano al Ponte Vecchio. Main art works: The front half of the church has altars from the 1500s. It has now been desecrated, and hosts a lot of events, congress and concerts
The crucifix in this church may only have been discovered in 2000, and although most experts agree it's by Michelangelo, there are still questions, but either way, it's an astonishing piece.
Here you can find classical and films' music, flowers, art critics, special events and animation organized for children. Continue to discover the other side of Florence: http://bit.ly/1dlJwXo
The sole (soul?) reason for a visit here is to see Pontormo's Deposition- immediately on the right as you walk in. Don't piss off the little old lady. She's really nice if you talk to her.
Il meglio del meglio che potete trovare a Firenze.Cucina e vini di altissimo livello.
It is right, Great place! Huge meat plates, service is very friendly. Drinks are free and my Grappas have been offered. A must when you like big dishes!
Have the most special dining experience and quality service with authentic yet creative florentine dishes when visiting here
If you're looking for a neat place with a large selection of high quality wine made by small producers from all over italy, this is the place!
Al mercato delle Cascine puoi trovare tutto quello che ti serve! Io adoro i banchini dell'usato dove si può trovare delle cose bellissime! Consiglio anche assolutamente la frutta e la verdura bio!
Servizio impeccabile, ambienti spettacolari in uno dei palazzi più antichi di Firenze e un giardino magnifico in cui 'isolarsi' dai rumori della città.
The hotel bar + restaurant is lovely! Stopped in for drink and were surprised by an amazing amuse-bouche. Bar is stocked with top shelf goods.
Love the location and the room was up to par with the price. However, as one of the premiere hotels in Florence it is expected to also have a premiere management..
