Florence Attractions Guide 2026

Top attractions

The most popular and significant attractions in Florence.

1. 1

   Uffizi Gallery

   museumAdult €20-25 · Child Free under 183-4 hours

   One of the world's most important art museums, housing an unparalleled collection of Renaissance masterpieces including Botticelli's Birth of Venus, Leonardo da Vinci's Annunciation, and works by Michelangelo and Raphael. The gallery occupies the former Medici administrative offices designed by Giorgio Vasari in 1560.

   Tip: Book tickets online well in advance to avoid queues · Consider a guided tour for context on the artworks · The second floor has the most famous paintings including Botticelli

2. 2

   Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Florence Duomo)

   landmarkAdult €18-30 (combo pass includes dome, campanile, baptistery) · Child Free under 62-3 hours

   Florence's magnificent Gothic cathedral is crowned by Brunelleschi's revolutionary dome, still the largest brick dome ever constructed. The cathedral complex includes the dome, Giotto's campanile, and the Baptistery of San Giovanni with its famous bronze 'Gates of Paradise' by Ghiberti. Climbing the 463 steps to the dome top rewards with panoramic city views.

   Tip: Book dome climb tickets in advance - only a limited number allowed each hour · The interior of the cathedral is free but the dome requires a ticket · The Last Judgment fresco inside the dome by Vasari and Zuccari is breathtaking

3. 3

   Ponte Vecchio

   landmarkAdult Free · Child Free30 minutes

   Florence's oldest and most iconic bridge spans the Arno River and is lined with goldsmiths, jewelers, and art dealers. Dating from 1345, it is the only Florentine bridge to survive World War II intact. The Vasari Corridor runs along the top of the shops, connecting the Uffizi with the Pitti Palace.

   Tip: Visit at sunrise for golden light and no crowds · The padlocks on the railings have been removed - respect the bridge · Browse the goldsmiths' shops during business hours

4. 4

   Palazzo Vecchio

   museumAdult €12.50 · Child €7.501.5-2 hours

   Florence's fortress-like town hall has been the seat of civic government since 1299 and now houses a magnificent museum with frescoed halls, Renaissance sculptures, and the famous Hall of the Five Hundred. The Torre d'Arnolfo tower offers spectacular views over the city and the Arno River.

   Tip: Don't miss the Salone dei Cinquecento (Hall of the Five Hundred) · The tower climb requires a separate ticket · The courtyard contains a copy of Michelangelo's David

5. 5

   Accademia Gallery - Michelangelo's David

   museumAdult €12-16 · Child Free under 181.5-2 hours

   The Galleria dell'Accademia houses Michelangelo's original David statue, carved from a single block of Carrara marble between 1501 and 1504. Standing 5.17 meters tall, the David is widely considered the greatest sculpture ever created. The museum also contains Michelangelo's Prisoners and a collection of Florentine paintings.

   Tip: Book online to skip queues - essential in peak season · Come specifically for the David and Michelangelo's unfinished Prisoners · The gallery is smaller than expected - David is the highlight

6. 6

   Chianti Wine Region

   culturalAdult Free to explore; wine tasting €10-30 per person · Child FreeFull day or multi-day

   The Chianti Classico zone between Florence and Siena is Tuscany's most famous wine country, producing the renowned Gallo Nero (Black Rooster) wines. The landscape of vine-covered hills, olive groves, cypress avenues, and stone farmhouses is quintessential Tuscany. Key villages include Greve in Chianti, Radda in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti, and Castelnuovo Berardenga.

   Tip: Visit the Enoteca del Chianti Classico in Greve for overview of local wines · Book winery tours in advance · Designate a driver or use a wine tour company

7. 7

   Boboli Gardens

   natureAdult €10 (includes Pitti Palace museums) · Child Free under 182 hours

   Florence's magnificent Renaissance garden behind the Pitti Palace covers 45 hectares and contains a rich collection of sculptures, fountains, grottoes, and rare plants. Laid out by the Medici in the 16th century, the gardens offer a peaceful escape from the city bustle and panoramic views over Florence's rooftops.

   Tip: Combine with Pitti Palace museums on same ticket · The Isolotto (island pond) is a highlight · Wear comfortable shoes - the gardens are on a hill

8. 8

   Bargello Museum

   museumAdult €10 · Child Free under 181.5-2 hours

   Florence's National Museum of the Bargello is housed in a medieval palace that was once the city's prison and is now one of the world's finest museums of Renaissance sculpture. Contains Donatello's bronze David (the first freestanding nude sculpture since antiquity), works by Verrocchio, Cellini, and Michelangelo's early works including Bacchus.

   Tip: Often less crowded than the Uffizi or Accademia · Don't miss Donatello's bronze and marble David statues side by side · The courtyard is free to enter

9. 9

   Certaldo Historic Town

   culturalAdult Free to visit; museums €5-8 · Child ReducedHalf day

   The beautiful medieval hilltop Certaldo Alto is the birthplace of Giovanni Boccaccio, author of the Decameron, one of the most influential works of Italian literature. The perfectly preserved brick-built medieval village is reached by funicular from the lower modern town and contains Boccaccio's house-museum and medieval walls.

   Tip: Take the funicular up from the lower town · Visit in July for the Mercantia medieval street theater festival · The town is quiet and authentic - much less visited than San Gimignano nearby

10. 10

    Pitti Palace and Palatine Gallery

    museumAdult €16 (includes Palatine Gallery and Royal Apartments) · Child Free under 182-3 hours

    The vast Pitti Palace across the Arno from Florence's center was the main residence of the Medici grand dukes and later the House of Savoy. The Palatine Gallery on the first floor contains one of Italy's richest collections of paintings displayed in a deliberately lavish arrangement, including masterpieces by Raphael, Titian, Rubens, and Caravaggio.

    Tip: The ticket includes the Boboli Gardens · The Palatine Gallery contains more Raphael than any other museum outside the Vatican · The Treasure of the Grand Dukes in the basement is a separate ticket

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Hours

Most attractions open 9AM-6PM, many closed on Mondays

Fees

Museum entry typically €10-25, churches often free but some charge €3-8

Best Times

Early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds; spring and autumn for best weather

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Book Uffizi, Accademia, and major Florence museums online weeks or months in advance

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