6 essential visits in the city of Florence

Florence

Florence is a city ​​full of culture, of art and of corners to see. A place where it takes a long time to see all the places of interest it has. If you do not have many days, you have to make a list of essentials so as not to get lost in this beautiful city, among which will be those that we are going to tell you about.

These must-haves are places that everyone should visit if they go to the Florence city, one of the most beautiful and artistic in all of Italy. In it we will not get bored, and there are works of art and museums in all its corners. But some stand out above others, so they must be at the top of the list to be able to enjoy the most important of the city.

Santa Maria del Fiore

Florence

This medieval cathedral is a symbol of the art of the first Italian Renaissance and of Gothic art. An emblem of the city that stands out for the famous Brunelleschi's dome. This dome is one of the largest works in Europe after Roman times and is considered the largest dome made in masonry. Undoubtedly, there are many who go to Florence to admire this enormous work in the city's beautiful cathedral or duomo. It is a huge dome that has a lantern on top that can be accessed from inside the dome. This great dome is 100 meters high and is one of the most important things in your city. The surroundings of this cathedral are also very lively.

Old Bridge

Old Bridge

El Ponte Vecchio is a medieval bridge, the most famous in all of Florence, being also the oldest stone bridge in all of Europe. It is one of the most romantic places in the city, so your visit is essential. It was a bridge that withstood the Second World War and today in its small stalls there are jewelers and goldsmiths. Formerly they were places occupied by butchers, but when the royalty moved to the Pitti Palace they ordered it closed due to the bad smell. Today these stalls have a much more romantic touch. Taking photos from the outside and also visiting the inside are two things to do in Florence.

Galleria dell'Accademia

Galleria dell'Academia

The Galleria dell'Accademia is one of the most visited museums in the city, largely because inside is the famous David by Michelangelo. A work of more than five meters high that has been around the world. This statue was made in the XNUMXth century and represents David just before facing Goliath. The statue was moved to this museum to protect it, since it used to be outdoors next to the Ponte Vecchio. We can take a tour of the entire gallery to see many other things, such as old instruments.

Uffizi Gallery

Galería Uffizi

If we are to go to museums, in this city we will become addicted to it, because there are so many. If we do not have time to see them all, the essential, in addition to the one we have seen with David, is the Uffizi Gallery, the most visited art gallery from all over Italy, which is also located in an ancient palace of great beauty. Inside we can find works by Giotto, Boticcelli, Michelangelo, Raphael or Leonardo Da Vinci. There are also statues and sculptures from Greek and Roman culture. It is always recommended to take the tickets in advance so as not to queue for several hours upon arrival and thus lose important time to see the city.

Palazzo Vecchio

Palazzo Vecchio

The Old Palace is located in the Square of the Lordship. Inside you can find the Museo dei Ragazzi, with works by Michelangelo or Bronzino. It was renamed Palazzo Vecchio when the court moved to Palazzo Pitti. This palace stands out with its great tower and has become another of the places that everyone visits. You must also see inside the famous Cinquecento Room, a huge room where events and acts are held.

Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens

Palazzo Pitti

Palazzo Pitti is a renaissance style palace to which the court moved, located next to the Ponte Vecchio. Inside you can visit different areas. There is a Carriage Museum, the Gallery of Modern Art, the Palatine Gallery, the Silver Museum, the Porcelain Museum or the Royal Apartments. As part of the Palazzo Pitti we also have the famous Boboli gardens. It is one of the largest green areas in the city, so we will need a couple of hours to visit them and see their splendor. These gardens are worth enjoying as a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city, and tickets can be purchased to see the gardens and parts of the palace.


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