Florence Attractions

The Duomo di Firenze or Florence Cathedral was built in the early 15th century as the largest cathedral in the world. Today its majestic dome still dominates the historic center of Florence.

The Ponte Vecchio is one of few remaining bridges with shops still built upon. The Medici family built a corridor on top of the houses to connect their main residence with the Uffizi across the river.

The Boboli Gardens were created in the 16th century behind the Pitti Palace. A large number of statues, fountains and grottos decorate the picturesque Italianesque gardens.

The Uffizi was built in the 16th century for the government's administration. Today it houses the city's most popular museum which boasts an impressive collection of Renaissance art.

Florence's city hall was built in the early 14th century as the Palazzo del Popolo (People's Palace). Behind the fortress-like exterior are sumptuously decorated rooms.

Plenty of statues adorn Florence's most important square. Some of the city's most important attractions such as the Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi border the pedestrianized square.

Members of the wealthy and powerful Medici family were buried here, in the richly decorated chapels of the family's parish church. The basilica also houses the renowned Laurentian Library.

This large square is very popular with tourists since it offers an unobstructed view over the city of Florence. A replica of Michelangelo's most famous statue stands in the middle of the square.

Mercato Nuovo is a covered market hall built in the 16th century where vendors once sold luxury items such as gold and silk. Nearby is the Fontana del Pocellino, a fountain with a 17th century statue of a swine.

This palace was built in the 15th century by Luca Pitti in Oltrarno, a rural area across the river from the center of Florence. In 1549 the Medici family purchased the palace and made it their main residence.

One of Florence's most beautiful squares is flanked by several arcaded porticoes. Europe's oldest orphanage can be found here, as well as the richly decorated Annunziata church, which gave the square its name.

The Galleria dell'Accademia is a museum with a collection of Renaissance sculptures, religious paintings and musical instruments. It is best known for Michelangelo's David, one of the world's most famous statues.

Shortly after the creation of the Kingdom of Italy, projects were started to modernize the city of Florence. One such project was the creation of this spacious square, developed at the site of the city's old market.

The arched gallery was built in the 14th century to protect dignitaries against the elements. Over time statues were added to the loggia, and today you'll find more than ten sculptures here.

The Giardino di Bardini is a beautiful romantic garden laid out on a steep slope on the left bank of the Oltrarno River. The garden is adorned with plenty of statues and fountains.

The Palazzo del Bargello was built in the 13th century to house the city's leading magistrate. Today it is home to a museum boasting a large collection of Florentine renaissance artwork.

Mercato Centrale is a covered market hall, designed in the 19th century as a modern glass and iron structure. In this market hall you can find local specialties such as Florentine tripe.

San Miniato al Monte is a medieval church located on a hill in Florence. The church was built in the 11th-13th century on top of the grave of the Christian martyr Saint Minias, who was buried here in 250 A.D.

Originally built in the 14th century as a grain market, Orsanmichele was soon converted into a church after people reported miraculous appearances of the Madonna.

The convent of San Marco was built in the 1437-1443 for the Dominican order. Today it is home to the Museo di San Marco, where visitors can see mostly 15th century paintings and frescoes.