Must See~£22
Florence Cathedral and Dome
Duomo
The famous red-tiled dome, with a climb for views and an ornate marble façade.
- Suggested time: 2h 30m
- Book ahead
- Suits: Culture lovers · Photographers
Daily; timed access varies by monument
Florence
21 places, 8 of them free and 8 tours and activities. The cradle of the Renaissance, packed with art and hilltop views.
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Must See~£22
Uffizi Gallery
Centro
One of the world’s great art museums, with Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and much more.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- Book ahead
- Suits: Culture lovers
Tuesday–Sunday, roughly 8:15–18:30; closed Mondays
Must See~£14
Accademia Gallery (David)
San Marco
Michelangelo’s David stands under a purpose-built dome, alongside his unfinished Prisoners.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- Book ahead
- Suits: Culture lovers
Tuesday–Sunday, roughly 8:15–18:50
Must SeeFree
Ponte Vecchio
Centro
A medieval bridge lined with jewellers’ shops, glowing at golden hour.
- Suggested time: 30 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples
Open-air; always accessible
ViewpointsFree
Piazzale Michelangelo
Oltrarno
The classic hilltop viewpoint over the Duomo, river and terracotta rooftops.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples · Photographers
Open-air; best at sunset
Hidden Gems~£12
Boboli Gardens
Oltrarno
Renaissance gardens behind Palazzo Pitti with fountains, statues and shaded walks.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families · Couples
Daily, hours vary by season
Shopping & MarketsFree
Mercato Centrale
San Lorenzo
A large iron-and-glass market hall with stalls downstairs and a busy food court above.
- Suggested time: 1h 15m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Food lovers
Daily, roughly 8:00–midnight (upstairs); market shuts mid-afternoon
Hidden GemsFree
Oltrarno Artisan Workshops
Oltrarno
Cross the river to find leather, paper and woodwork studios in a village-like quarter.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Food lovers
Workshops typically open weekdays; closed Sundays
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