Visit Florence

The town is well worth more than a few hours, but you can get start to get an idea of its beauty in just 24 hours. Start from Piazza del Duomo, where you can see, face-to-face, the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, started by Arnolfo di Cambio in 1296 and only completed in 1436 with Filippo Brunelleschi’s dome, and the Romanesque-style Baptistery of San Giovanni, decorated with bronze doors by Lorenzo Ghiberti and Andrea Pisano. Brunelleschi’s dome is the symbol of Florence: a bold and stately construction from which you can enjoy a fantastic view of the city and the inside of the Cathedral. Beside the façade, there is the elegenat Giotto’s Tower, another panoramic spot in the city.

Visit Florence in 48 hours

If you have two days, you can explore Florence even more deeply. On the second day, focus on the Santa Maria Novella area. Visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, a Gothic gem with Renaissance frescoes and Masaccio's Trinity. Walk along Via de’ Tornabuoni, the most elegant street in Florence, and stop at Palazzo Strozzi, home to important art exhibitions. From here, head towards Piazza della Repubblica, the historic heart of the city, and continue to Palazzo Medici Riccardi and the Church of San Lorenzo, home to numerous masterpieces and the Medici Chapels. Finally, explore the San Marco area, with its convent and the frescoes by Beato Angelico. Don't miss the Galleria dell'Accademia, home to Michelangelo's famous David, and end your tour in Piazza Santissima Annunziata, a Renaissance oasis, with the Archaeological Museum and Brunelleschi's Spedale degli Innocenti.