Florence is the most beautiful city on the planet earth that will get your eyes on it by showcasing you with its fabulous landscapes and sensational views that will make your jaw drop. Yeah! Surrounded by astonishing architecture, rich history and culture, historical monuments, museums, embellishing streets, to explore all, you must take a vacay trip to Florence! Below you will find a list of the Florence sightseeing spots that you must check out.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Florence’s cathedral is a large Gothic structure with a grand tomb designed by Filippo Brunelleschi is one of the spectacular places to visit in Florence, Italy.
You can see the statue of the notable artists outside the cathedral. As we move further in the cathedral will be witnessing the world’s most magnificent works of art by these artists and also Giorgio Vasari’s frescoes.
Uffizi Gallery
The U-shaped gallery structure that is famous from the Renaissance period is of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. The walls are full of masterpieces of artworks and iconic sculptures from the great Italian artists of the Renaissance period.
Today it has become the center of many of the Florence tours and is one of the main tourist attractions in Italy. A trip to this art museum, the Uffizi Gallery, to appreciate the world’s most elegant masterpieces will be worth cherishing!
Ponte Vecchio
The only bridge that survived the destruction in World War II is this Old bridge. Connecting the Palazzo Vecchio and the Palazzo Pitti is the popularly known arch bridge over the Arno River, in Florence, Italy called the Ponte Vecchio.
It is one of the famous destinations of Florence with great views to offer along with enjoying the banks of the river and the dazzling gold shops, art shops, etc. Don’t skip the outlook of this oldest bridge that will manifold the beauty of your Florence trip!
The Statue Of David
One of the major attractions of Florence is Michelangelo’s sculpture masterpiece called the ‘Statue of David.’ The creation of this iconic work of Renaissance sculpture was between 1501 and 1504. You cannot miss the view of the greatest masterpieces created by the young artist Michelangelo on your visit to Florence, Italy.
You can admire the perfection of this remarkable statue in Florence at the Accademia Gallery. There are two replica copies of the David, one located in Piazza Della Signoria (Duomo Square), and the other is in the middle of Piazzale Michelangelo.
Piazzale Michelangelo
A beautiful city named after the famous artist Michelangelo Buonarroti is the ‘Piazzale Michelangelo.’ The construction of this place is a recent addition to the list of places to see in Florence. The terrace design of architect Giuseppe Poggi’s was going to showcase the masterpieces of all the great artists of Florence. So, when the terrace design was complete, he designed a hillside building behind it with a lodge in neoclassical style as a museum but didn’t get built, so now it houses a spectacular restaurant and a coffee house.
The place offers one of the stunning viewpoints of Florence, irrespective of day or night. Many tourists visit this place to witness the replica of Michelangelo’s David. Feel blessed to take a peek to catch the growing panorama of the city of Florence.
Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
Santa Croce is the burial place for many well-known people of Florence history and is an extraordinary example of Italian Gothic architecture. Many famous people are buried here like Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, etc.
It is the largest Franciscan church with high windows, ceilings, and elegant art treasures, and beautiful colorful art paintings that are worth admiring. The frescoes on the walls of 14th-century art by Giotto in Santa Croce are very captivating!
Piazza della Repubblica
Piazza Della Repubblica marks the center of the city of Florence and is one of the major squares of the city. The massive demolition of the medieval towers, churches, and noble palaces took place when there was a redefinition of the square. Now it is surrounded by panoramic restaurants and often serves as a theatre to musicians and street artists.
Piazza della Signoria
It is one of the most famous squares of the city of Florence and is a stone building adjoining the Uffizi Gallery. It has been the political center of Florence, and over here, you can admire most popular tourist attractions such as the copy of Michelangelo’s David statue, Palazzo Vecchio, Loggia dei Lanzi, and the Neptune Fountain.
St Trinity Bridge
Initially, the Ponte Santa Trinita was built of wood and later was rebuilt in stone after its destruction during World War II. In the 16th century, Bartolomeo Ammannat had built it, and it is said the idea for the project might be inspired by Michelangelo.
The bridge is one of the most appreciative of the existing four bridges. Your Florence tourism remains incomplete without strolling a walk and witnessing the beautiful views of Ponte Vecchio.
Stibbert Museum
Built by Frederick Stibbert, the Stibbert Museum is situated in the Villa di Montughi and is one of the fascinating Florence places to visit on your vacation trip to Italy.
The museum consists of a treasure chest box of a vast collection of weaponry, armory, clothing, pieces of artwork, and objects that anyone can lose themselves into because of the thrilling vision of the famous museum.
House of Dante
Florence trips always include a tour to the House of Dante, which is the home place of the great poet, a politician, and the father of the Italian language called Dante Alighieri who has rendered the world with his masterpiece of literature called ‘The Divine Comedy.’
The Museo Casa di Dante (Museum House of Dante) is divided into three floors, each portraying Dante’s personal life and political life along with it providing information about medieval Florence.
The first-floor documents the aspects of Florence at that time as well as Dante’s childhood, his baptism in “my beautiful San Giovanni,” his involvement in political and military struggles, and the reproduction of the armory. One of the parts that you are taken away with is the second floor that represents the information of the painful exile of Dante.
It also showcases the “Libro del Chiodo,” or “Book of the Nail” that comprises the records of the sentences passed down in the 14th century. The third floor consists of documents of Dante’s iconography, which are reproduced in the form of famous work arts by well-known artists from the 14th century to the present.
The Boboli Gardens
It is one of the largest and the most beautiful gardens in Italy that extends from the hill behind the Pitti Palace and is one of the most famous historical places in Florence.
The Medici and the Lorraine families continued expanding the vast green layout till the 19th century. The addition of lovely meadows, groves, have raised the tremendous beauty of the Boboli Gardens. The expansion in the layout has resulted in an outdoor museum due to the magnificent complexes built.
Giardino Bardini
Florence’s sightseeing journey is incomplete without expressing ‘WOW’ by witnessing the abounds of the green nature of Bardini Gardens. It is one of the attractive places of Florence to visit that no visitor has ever skipped and has gratefully enjoyed the Baroque flight of steps and the seasonal mini-gardens on their trip to Italy.
Each time you climb up the step, you will have a whole other picturesque view of trees blooming in the garden that will rejuvenate your energy. You will fall in love with Florence and will happily come back over again to get lost in the mesmerizing beauty of the incredible architecture of the Villa e Giardino Bardini. You must visit to soothe your soul and take a stroll in the Tuscan garden to catch a glimpse of the marble statues and fountains.
Parco Delle Cascine
It was formerly serving as a hunting reserve and for animal husbandry unless Peter Leopold of Lorrain opened it for the public for occasional events. The Parco delle Cascine is the largest public park in the city of Florence situated on the right bank of the River Arno.
Composed of vast meadows, wooded areas, centuries-old trees, it indeed provides you with panoramic views. It has playgrounds where you can witness families coming together and their kids on bikes, or roller-blades, and creating moments of happiness.
