Open for most of the year, the Boboli Gardens are an incredible tribute to the wealth and power of the Medici Family. Located just behind the Pitti Palace,...
A tribute to one of the greatest Italian minds, the Galileo Museum is a must-stop for those looking to enjoy a bit a scientific experience rather than...
When you want an extensive look at the history of Florence through art and artifacts, this is the location for you. Boasting a collection unlike any other,...
Overlooking the city, Piazzale Michelangelo is one of the best places to get a bird's eye view of the city. You'll have to climb a number of stairs, and...
Florence's most famous church is worth spending an entire afternoon at, and when you purchase a ticket, it's easy to do. The Duomo offers a museum where you...
Situated in Piazza della Signoria, the Palazzo Vecchio is a reminder of the power and influence that the Medici family had during their reign over Florence....
As one of the leading art galleries in the world, the Uffizi remains one of the best places in Florence to get an idea of how important art was to the...
No trip to Florence would be complete without stopping by one of its most famous and beautiful churches--the church of Santa Croce. Located in the party...
Florence's most famous bridge is a direct reflection of the city itself, and you'll find that it's worth taking the time to slowly look over some of the...
As one of the capitals of art and architecture in the entire world, Florence has a little something for everyone. Art buffs will be overwhelmed by the amount of galleries and museums available--many which require a second visit in order to truly appreciate. History is impossible to escape while walking Florence's streets, and visitors should think about buying a quality guidebook so they can get a full understanding of the importance the city had during the Renaissance. Long lines can make seeing attractions like the Duomo or the David a wait to get in, but it's often worth both the price of admission and the time you spend standing. Whether you are into ancient Etruscan ruin a short bus ride away or enraptured with the Medici and their family saga, you are sure to find something that will captivate you and will ask you to return to Florence again and again.
Currently residing in Florence, Alex is a travel writer and author. She is addicted to coffee, reading, and seeing new places. She has been to near fifteen different countries in Europe, all without spilling her cappuccino.
She's the author of Shakespeare's Lady, and is a recent graduate of Sarah Lawrence College in New York, where she resided for two years. When she... Read More