You can look forward to a beautiful view of the entire city of florence (especially at night, when the lights are on and the city sparkles) as well as the Tuscan hills surrounding it from the wide terrace at Piazzale Michelangiolo. You can watch the sun setting here, which is a sight really worth seeing. You can see almost everything florence offers from this place- Duomo, Boboli Gardens, the Ponte Vecchio and other bridges, the Tower in Piazza della Signoria, the Arno River Don't skip it!
You can get to see a couple of Florentine paintings which date back to the 14th and 15th centuries in this church. You can spend a few minutes soaking up the art in this church.
The atmosphere is as lovely as the history of the place. The bridge was the only lucky one out of the six, which escaped the fury of the Germans after the War in 1944. Today it proudly takes a place among the treasures of Florence. Be careful not to go by the usual practise of lovers to padlock a lock to the gate of the statue of Benvenuto Cellini and who later toss the key into the river. If the idea sounds interesting, be warned of a fine of EUR 50. You can shop for any type of jewellery you have a fascination for, from mundane ones to truly unique ones. Jewellers of gold are a beautiful sight by themselves even if you have no idea of shopping. You can spot two other serene attractions, just above the bridge, the Boboli gardens and the Pitti Palace.
One of the best places to enjoy a gelato listening to great music or spend some time with your honey, by dusk or after dinner would be the Ponte Vecchio.
Highlight:: Historical bridge with beautiful views and lovely atmosphere
The famed dome of the cathedral is said to be the trademark and skyline symbol of Florence. The structure dates back to the 13the century. In spite of the elaborate décor, you get to see on its exterior, the interior is comparatively disappointing. However the dome is worth the climb. A renaissance masterpiece of Filippo Brunelleschi's made of over 4,000,000 bricks. You can enjoy its beautiful paintings depicting heaven and hell on the Dome's ceiling . Observe its walls closely, take a look at the graffiti and you will get a fair idea of the generations this cathedral has witnessed.
A wonderful view of the entire city of Florence awaits you here, especially of the Santa Croce. And a beautiful way to get back your breath whilst the climb all the way up the dome (463 steps), is to stop at the balcony or peep out of the tiny windows.
Open Hours: 10am-5.30pm Mon-Sat (10am-3.30pm 1st Sat each month); 1-5pm Sun
Highlight:: Trademark and skyline symbol of Florence
The Tuscan Wine tour with Rebecca is one of the most popular things you get to do in Florence. What you get to see here olive oil farms and small family wineries. The perfect way to relax, all the while enjoying superb food and drink.
Trip advisor guests have been of the opinion that a Chianti Classico wine tour is one of the best wine tour experiences they have had. Wine tasting coupled with Cafaggio, is not be missed. The Rebecca Tuscan Wine tours on your Florence city break gifts you great places to see as well as some of the best wines taste. You can get to see the actual winemakers and owners
San Miniato al Monte is a really beautiful church worth your visit on a city break to Florence. Don't forget to bring along your camera. You can click some beautiful snaps of the great views here. The church is perched high on the top of many steps. Take a look at the mosaics here which are beautiful by themselves. That of Christ Enthroned is quite a popular one and so is the special crypt here.
Situate in close proximity to the Ponte Vecchio, you will for sure love walking in this lush and vast garden. You can gaze at the statues here,sit in the shade of huge trees and wonder at the wide variety of plants which adorn the garden. An ideal place to relax after an hectic day outside exploring the museums and pushing through major sights in the city.
David is said to ne the most fabled work of Michealangelo and portrays one of the legendary heros in Judeo-Christian history. The political purpose of the statue is to act as a source of inspiration for the downtrodden people of Florentine to overcome their oppression. This statue is reason enough as to why Florence is called the "city of art"
This is the place you have to be if you want to catch a glimpse of Florentine and Italian art. It is said to be the single greatest and largest collection of the same. The masterpiece of Vasari, the building was originally build as a home to guilds, administrators and the judiciary. If you want to escape the queues, take care to book in advance. It was opened as early as 1591 and today is proud to take name as one of Europe's pioneer museums which started functioning. That it contains the most important and extensive collection of Renaissance art in the world might be the reason as to why Galleria delgi uffizia still remains the most crowded museum in Italy.
The Giotto’s Bell Tower is one where you can enjoy great views of the Firenze, the Duomo’s red dome as well as one of the perfect vantage points to take a look at the adjacent Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore once you get to the heights of this free-standing bell tower. Giotto’s Bell Tower is a standing example of the Florentine Gothic structure. Well-laid out sculptural embellishments as well as marble encrustations further add beauty to the tower.
You are saved the long lines and never-ending wait to climb the top of Duomo but will be gifted an equally impressing view. The best thing is that you can halt and take photos as and when you fancy. Escape from the crowds at museums and free yourself from the noise at other major attractions.
St Johns Baptistery is a classic and one of the best examples of the Florentine works of the X-X1 centuries. Undoubtedly it is one of the oldest buildings in Florence. Its 3 set of bronze doors are facsimiles of their original in the Duomo Museum and so if you have already been to Duomo, your visit here will get more meaningful.An assortment of bible scenes are depicted on its glinting doors. Right from its symbolic octagonal structure , the green and white marble exterior and the zodiac marble pavement, the Baptistery finds a place in the top sights and attractions in Florence.
open 12:00-7:00 daily except holidays and 8:30-2:00 Sundays (ticket).