Florence

Cradle of the Renaissance, romantic, enchanting and utterly irresistible, Florence (Firenze) is a place to feast on world-class art and gourmet Tuscan cuisine.

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11 Days in Italy: Venice, Rome and Florence

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1 Mixing and matching Venetian cicchetti on a street food crawl through traditional bacari
2 Hiking or train-hopping between the lush, coastal villages of Cinque Terre’s five lands
3 Holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa on an exciting and scenic city tour with a local expert guide

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Best Things to Do

From masterpieces of Renaissance art to monumental gardens to the Medici's palaces, you'll find many attractions and delights in Florence.

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Best Time to Visit

Whether you're seeking trattoria-hopping, blooming gardens or arts and culture, we'll help you choose the perfect time for your trip.

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Things to Know

Careful advance planning is the key to getting the most out of your visit to the Tuscan capital. Here’s all you need to know before your trip to Florence.

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Transportation

The historic center of Florence is easy to navigate on foot. From bus to tram, here are our other tips for seeing more of the compact Italian city.

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Free Things to Do

Experience some of Florence's treasures for nothing with this guide to the city's best things to do for free.

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Best Neighborhoods

Find everything you need to know about the delightful districts across this stunning Renaissance city.

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Day Trips

Florence is a captivating city, but if you can tear yourself away, there are many great day trips to the wider region and beyond.

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5 Shops

From the Romanelli family's studio to the contemporary designs of Bottega Pendolare, Florence balances its rich history with vibrant, contemporary design.

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