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View over Florence with the cathedral dome and the Arno river
Travel guide

Florence

The birthplace of the Renaissance: Brunelleschi's cathedral dome, the Uffizi Gallery, Michelangelo's David and the golden glow of the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno. From Piazzale Michelangelo, the evening view stretches across the whole city and the Tuscan hills beyond.

Highlights

Aerial view of Brunelleschi's red-tiled cathedral dome and Giotto's Campanile rising above Florence's old town.

Florence Cathedral

Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence's Gothic cathedral, is topped by Brunelleschi's world-famous dome. Entry is free; climbing the dome needs advance booking.

The courtyard of the Uffizi Gallery with the elegant colonnades of the facade and a view through the archway to the Renaissance buildings opposite.

Uffizi Gallery

The Uffizi Gallery holds the world's finest Renaissance collection - Botticelli, Leonardo, Raphael, Caravaggio. Book a timed-entry ticket in advance.

Close-up of Michelangelo's David statue in the Galleria dell'Accademia, showing the head and shoulders in detail.

Galleria dell'Accademia

The Accademia Gallery holds the original of Michelangelo's David, five metres carved from a single block of Carrara marble, flanked by the unfinished Prigioni and Tuscan panel painting.

Rustic sandstone entrance portal of Palazzo Vecchio with the blue sign for the Museo di Palazzo Vecchio and the Florentine lily crest above the arch.

Palazzo Vecchio

Palazzo Vecchio on Piazza della Signoria has been Florence's town hall since the 14th century, home to the Hall of the Five Hundred and the Torre di Arnolfo.

The Ponte Vecchio over the Arno seen up close, with its characteristic ochre-coloured house structures and the bridge's reflection in the river.

Ponte Vecchio

The Ponte Vecchio is Florence's oldest bridge, still lined with small goldsmiths' shops since 1593, with the reopened Vasari Corridor running above the Arno.

Terrace cafe on Piazzale Michelangelo with empty rattan chairs and a view over the Florence skyline with the cathedral.

Piazzale Michelangelo

Florence's most famous viewpoint above the south bank of the Arno, the panorama with the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio and the bridges, free to enter and best at sunset.

Discover Florence

Attractions

Florence's top attractions at a glance, the Duomo, the Uffizi and Michelangelo's David, plus 2026 prices, which sights are free and which tickets to book ahead.

Museums

The best museums in Florence at a glance - from the Uffizi to Michelangelo's David in the Accademia to the Bargello. With 2026 prices, combined tickets and booking tips.

Churches

Florence's seven great churches at a glance, from the Duomo to Santa Croce, San Lorenzo and San Miniato al Monte. With tickets, prices and visiting tips.

Neighbourhoods

Florence's six neighbourhoods at a glance, from the World Heritage centre to the hilltop viewpoint: where it's worth going, what's free, and where to stay.

Getting There

By air, train or car to Florence, and getting around once you are there, tram T2 from the airport, high-speed trains to Santa Maria Novella, the ZTL restricted traffic zone and park-and-ride.

Tickets

Florence is a time-slot city, the Uffizi, the Accademia and the Duomo's dome are practically impossible to visit without booking ahead. Where to book officially, what things cost in 2026, and when the Firenze Card pays off.

Travel Tips

All Florence travel guides at a glance, best time to visit, where to stay, food and day trips, plus the essentials on tickets. What to plan ahead, what works on the spot and which sights are free.

Trip Planning

Routes, map and tickets for Florence at a glance, from the 1-day plan through three days to the Firenze Card comparison.