Florence

A collection of 64 places curated by Chilla

Places in this collection

  1. Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze

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    Via Ricasoli, 58/60, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy

    See Michelangelo’s Unfinished Prisoners along the hallway.

    Galleria dell’Accademia di FirenzeView on Google Maps

  2. il Mercato Centrale Firenze

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    Piazza del Mercato Centrale, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

    Groceries and leather on the ground floor, and a huge food hall upstairs. Grab a bite and enjoy it at the communal tables.

    il Mercato Centrale FirenzeView on Google Maps

  3. Cappelle Medicee

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    Piazza di Madonna degli Aldobrandini, 6, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

    See the New Sacristy, entirely designed by Michelangelo.

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  4. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

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    Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

    Skip the cathedral line if it’s long.

    Cathedral of Santa Maria del FioreView on Google Maps

  5. Giotto's Bell Tower

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    Piazza del Duomo, 43°46'22"N 11°15'20"E, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

    Climb Giotto’s Bell Tower—you’ll get an even better view of the dome itself.

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  6. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

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    P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 18, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

    Stop by the historic pharmacy nearby.

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  7. Officina Profumo - Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella

    shop

    Via della Scala, 16, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

    One of the oldest in the world, and it smells incredible.

    Officina Profumo - Farmaceutica di Santa Maria NovellaView on Google Maps

  8. Uffizi Galleries

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    Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

    Ask about the Vasari Corridor, the secret elevated passage once used by the Medici to cross the city unseen.

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  9. Palazzo Vecchio

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    P.za della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

    Look closely in the Hall of Geographical Maps—hidden doors lead to secret passages. Ask a guard to point them out.

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  10. Ponte Vecchio

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    Ponte Vecchio, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

    Go at night instead, when the shutters close and the bridge feels like a medieval treasure chest.

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  11. Palazzo Pitti

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    Piazza de' Pitti, 1, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

    See the Royal Apartments and get a glimpse of true 16th-century luxury.

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  12. Boboli Gardens

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    50125 Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

    Walk all the way up to the Knight’s Garden for peaceful views over the Tuscan hills.

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  13. Strozzi Palace

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    Piazza degli Strozzi, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

    Check the courtyard first—large contemporary art installations are often free and totally worth it.

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  14. Piazza della Repubblica

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    50123 Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

    One of the best spots for people-watching.

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  15. Caffè Gilli

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    Via Roma, 1r, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

    The city’s oldest café.

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  16. WineWindow

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    Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, 8 rosso, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

    Just knock if it’s open. A hand will appear to take your order. It’s one of Florence’s most unique traditions.

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  17. Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence

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    Piazza di Santa Croce, 16, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

    Look for the Pazzi Chapel in the courtyard, designed by Brunelleschi and considered a model of perfect Renaissance architecture.

    Basilica of Santa Croce in FlorenceView on Google Maps

  18. Pazzi Chapel

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    Largo Piero Bargellini, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

    Designed by Brunelleschi and considered a model of perfect Renaissance architecture.

    Pazzi ChapelView on Google Maps

  19. Basilica di San Miniato

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    Via delle Porte Sante, 34, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

    Walk five minutes further to San Miniato al Monte for an even better view—and possibly Gregorian chants at sunset.

    Basilica di San MiniatoView on Google Maps

  20. Ditta Artigianale Via dello Sprone Specialty Coffee

    cafe

    Via dello Sprone, 5/R, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

    Fresh pastries and other good breakfast items, tried the cinnamon roll

    Ditta Artigianale Via dello Sprone Specialty CoffeeView on Google Maps