Florence is the capital city of the Tuscany region of Italy. It has beautiful rivers and mountains surrounding the city, as well as incredible architecture, galleries, museums, and more. There is so much to do, see, and of course, eat in this stunning city, so get ready for your Italian dreams to come true.
Major Sites
Florence has some very famous sites that you cannot miss out on, but as for most things in the city, you have to pay and get your tickets in advance. Most of the attractions in the city cost money, so plan ahead and decide what you want your itinerary to look like.
The Duomo is an outstandingly beautiful cathedral with a terracotta tiled dome that can be seen all throughout the city. The lines get pretty crazy for this, so either go early in the morning or you buy your ticket ahead of time. This is luckily one of the sites that you can really enjoy just as much from the outside as from the inside.
Piazzale Michelangelo is a little bit of a hike, but the views of the entire city you get make the climbing worth it. The best time to go is when the sun is setting, but you really enjoy this overlook at any time of day. They also sell very reasonably priced bottles of wine, and it can be one of the most romantic spots in the city.
Piazza della Signoria is a square close to the Gucci Museum and is on your way to the Uffizi. It has a large sculpture hall including the fake David!
The famous Uffizi is the biggest museum in Florence and has many famous artworks like the Birth of Venus. It is also home to an extensive collection by Michelangelo’s and should definitely be planned in advance, sometimes they are booked for a couple of days in a row!
Food
If you’re going to Italy, you need to come with an empty stomach. With all the pasta, pizza, and paninis, there is something for everyone. For paninis, you have to go to Antico Vinaio. This is one of the most famous panini places in the city, so around lunchtime, there will be quite a line. However, the sandwiches are so delicious and you have such incredible spreads, cheeses, and meats to choose from, it’s worth it.
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If you are looking to try the Florentine steak, you have to go Trattoria 13 Gobbi. Just beware that if you don’t like rare steak, this dish may not be the one for you. They also have incredible rigatoni bolognese and more!
Of course, you can’t go to Italy without getting gelato. One of the most famous gelaterias is even on the same road as Antico Vinaio, so you know you’re in the right place. The name is Gelateria Dei Neri, and has so many flavors your head will be spinning. Try something different like a ricotta gelato, it is so creamy you won’t be able to imagine your life without it.
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