There is no doubt that the city of Florence is one of the best tourist destinations in the world, whatever the season. There is no place where you travel back in time, as in the Renaissance splendor in Florence.
Many people often ask us what to see in Florence in one day. Anway we always say that the city offers so much beauty and so many places to see that .... it would be best to spend a minimum of 2/3 days.
Therefore, if you go to Florence for the first time here we recommend the main attractions, especially if you have only 24 hours to spend in the heart of Tuscany. (Which would be a real shame)
They are very fashionable lists where one finds the top 10 places of a city, but we prefer to give only 5 tips on what to see in Florence and with the due calm. Because Florence deserves that :-)
1. Visit the San Giovanni Square: the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Baptistery.
from 9 to 11 am
The cathedral is a masterpiece of Italian Gothic revival seen from from many parts of the city, and is very difficult to ignore. It is still the tallest building in the city. The construction of the cathedral's dome has always been surrounded by mysteries: still not sure what techniques Brunelleschi used to achieve such a work of art!
the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence
2. A stroll through the streets of San Lorenzo and Central Market of 11 to 13 hours
One of the ideal place to buy all kinds of local products and to make a "technical stop" to eat in one of the liveliest areas of the city.
We remid you that in Italy people eat from 13 to 14 pm, so it is "highly recommended" that you take this time to rest and to eat :-)
3. Piazza della Signoria from 14 to 16 hours.
Arriving from any of the streets that come together into this majestic square, you feel overwhelmed by such a lot of artistic beauty and exuberance offered by this unique place. Take the opportunity to visit the Loggia della Signoria and the Palazzo Vecchio ( Florence townhall) and book an apartment with a real "room with a view" :-)
Piazza Signoria, Florence
After a visit of Adolf Hitler in 1939 in Florence, he was so impressed by the city, that it was the same Hitler that persuaded the Germans to save Ponte Vecchio from destruction during the withdrawal of troops in 1944.
Ponte Vecchio, River Arno, Florence
5. Monumental view of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo. At sunset.
This is the best time to get on this large square and to take photos, just when the sun's rays touch with a special color all the monuments of Florence.
If you want to come to know this amazing city here's a link where you will find lodgings in the center of Florence.
So you can start planning your trip :-)
And if in the end you decide to be at least more than one day, two, three ... in Florence, we recommend purchasing the Firenzecard, so you can take advantage of a lot of discounts at museums, transportation and many other things for 72 hours: - )
See you in Florence!
HouseonFlorence staff
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