Florence it is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. It has museums everywhere, old churches, charming squares, good restaurants, unforgettable streets ... The truth is that 3 days in Florence They are not enough, but they are enough to take a look and want to return.
My first trip to Florence was 5 days, so I had time to do nothing and do a lot. Thinking about those days, reviewing my visits and what was left in the inkwell anyway, I can leave some advice on what to see in Florence in 3 days only.
Florence
As we said, there are museums, palaces and churches everywhere. One could classify visits between history and culture. The first category would include old houses and palaces, the churches, the streets with the Medici coat of arms ... and in the second category we should add the museums.
In matters of religion, religion and architecture and religion and culture, the churches they are the main attraction. Thus, I advise the purchase of the 72-hour ticket to see the Dome, the Bell Tower, the Crypt, the Baptistery and the museum.
Today the ticket costs 18 euros and if you are going to stay 72 hours it is worth it because they are somewhat extensive visits and it is convenient to distribute them over several days. Of course, for the most interesting, climb to the top of the Duomo, you have to pay extra and it's worth it. A lot of.
Climbing narrow stairs is the best and the views from above are beautiful. The church itself is not a big deal to me, so I highlight the climb of the dome as the best of the best. 463 steps ...
I don't buy tourist cards because I like to select my visits according to my real interests. But there is a tourist card, the Firenze Card, which costs 85 euros and that with an extra 7 euros allows you to use public transport. When planning the visit you have to remember schedules, he points out:
- the entrance to the Dome is from 8 am, but it closes on Sundays.
- the entrance to the Bell Tower is from 8:30 am. It is not elevators and the steps add up to 414.
- the entrance to the crypt opens at 10 am and closes on Sundays and days of religious events.
- the baptistery is in front of the Cathedral and opens around 11:15 am.
Now, let's talk about the museums in Florence. There are open-air museums, the city is an open-air museum, we cannot deny it, but there are also conventional museums and it is worth visiting some.
You can choose between Accademia Gallery, Uffizzi Gallery, Palazzo Strozzi, Palazzo Vecchio Museum, Palazzo Pitti with the Vasari corridor, Palazzo Davanzati, the Medici Chapels, the Bargello Museum or the Opera del Duomo Museum.
These are just some of the museums in Florence, there are many more, so for me it is advisable to decide what we like and from that what we want to see and what not, because in three days there is no time to lose. For example, I like the Middle Ages and more than the huge palaces the small houses so I decided visit Palazzo Davanzati, a medieval house multi-story. The entrance is super cheap and allows you to discover how more or less well-off people lived centuries ago: bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, dining rooms ...
I also visited the Palazzo Vecchio with its high bell tower, its style between medieval and Renaissance and the beautiful Salone dei Cinquecento.
To see art Florence is the best, obviously, so you should take a tour of the Uffizzi Gallery or the Accademia Gallery, with the David. There you will see works by Boticelli, Giotto, da Vinci, Michelangelo, Perugino, Giambologna ...
If the weather is good, I advise rent a bike and go for a walk. That allows you, in addition to wandering through the medieval streets, to reach the other side of the river Pitti Palace. Here you can either get to know its beautiful interiors, the Royal Apartments with works by Rubens, Rafael or Titian, or stroll through its beautiful gardens.
I did the latter and I don't regret it. The Boboli Gardens The palazzo are unforgettable, with trees, sculptures, fountains, terraced gardens, views of the river and the city, beautiful colors ... all in gardens that took shape from the XNUMXth to the XNUMXth century.
All the Medici Chapels They are also great because they honor this elegant family that has done so much for the city, and so does the Bargello Museum with a lot of sculpture. Afterwards, the city has churches everywhere and a armor museum fantastic located a little further, the Sibbert Museum, for me recommended if you like the Middle Ages like me or you go with children. Another museum that I really liked was the Museo galileo, with globes and different and curious astronomical observation instruments and others.
Finally, although three days is not a long time, you have to take advantage of the afternoons and nights. When you return from your itineraries you have to shower and go out again, shop for leather objects, stationery or simply sit anywhere and contemplate the rhythm of the city, its people, its tourists.
You can buy a homemade sandwich and sit and watch the river, looking towards the popular Ponte Vecchio, you can dare to go up by bike to Piazzale Michelangiolo, where the beautiful Church of San Miniato and its cemetery and its beautiful views.
There are many restaurants around the Florence Market and within the same market. I recommend both places, especially taking a walk around the Market, buying bread and then having dinner in one of the restaurants on the square.
3 days in Florence They are going to be little to you, but that is good because returning to a place that we loved is the best thing for the traveler.