10 places
Beautiful Piazza with panoramic views of the city. Go early in the morning (8AM) to avoid crowds or for sunset (still crowded but beautiful views). For runners, great run up the hill in the AM.
boom! it just sneaks up on you and is one of the most incredible sights. entrance to the cathedral is free but you can purchase tickets for the duomo and bell tower in the square.
It is the focal point of the origin and of the history of the Florentine Republic and still maintains the political hub of the city. Located near Ponte Vecchio and Piazza Duomo and gateway to Uffizi.
Dante speaks to people passing by Santa croce Square...but behind the facade Tuscany's most famous characters rest in peace!
Did you know that if your a resident of Florence you can rent a bike in front of the station for only 3 euros per day? Look for the purple bikes by the taxi-stand; available Mon-Sat (closed Sunday)
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!
The name from the Basilica of Santa Maria del Santo Spirito. It is located in the Oltrarno quarter. The building on the interior is one of the pre-eminent examples of Renaissance architecture. NICE!
Since 1980, in the middle of July, the Pistoia Blues Festival takes place. Can you imagine Frank Zappa, Jimmy Page or Bob Dylan singing in Pistoia's medieval Duomo square? http://bit.ly/1cUS3FK
Building of the palace was begun by Giorgio Vasari in 1560 for Cosimo I de' Medici as the offices for the Florentine magistrates. The niches in the piers were filled with sculptures of famous artists.
