Scenic spot introduction:

Florence has a long history. It is not only a famous cultural city in Italy, but also the birthplace of the European Renaissance. The ancient city is located on a flat plain in the Arno Valley, surrounded by hills and with 7 bridges across the two banks. It is known as the "City of Flowers". The most brilliant Italian Renaissance art in human history originated and matured here. Artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Brunelleschi created a large number of buildings, sculptures, and paintings that shine with the light of the Renaissance for this city, which are still preserved as they are today. The numerous churches, palaces, and art galleries in the city exude infinite charm with a strong historical and cultural atmosphere. The whole city is filled with a strong artistic atmosphere, making it one of the most desirable cultural tourist destinations for tourists from all over the world.

Attractions distribution:

The most glorious moment of Florence (translated as "Florence" by the famous modern poet Xu Zhimo) was during the Renaissance. The local tycoon Medici family established a tyrannical regime in Florence in the 15th century and became the uncrowned ruler of Florence. From the 15th century to the mid-18th century, the three-century history of Florence can be said to be closely linked to the rise and fall of the Medici family, and the family emblem of the Medici family has become the city emblem of Florence today. The Medici family loved art. Under their protection and funding, many celebrities gathered in Florence at that time, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Dante, Galileo, Michelangelo, Machiavelli (author of "The Prince"), etc. It was precisely because of the many outstanding artists who created a large number of buildings, sculptures and paintings that shone with the light of the Renaissance that Florence became the top priority of the Renaissance and the center of European art, culture and thought.

Scenic spot features:

Cultural tours, historic sites, Renaissance, city sightseeing, Western architecture, churches, squares
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Traveling Alone: 15 Days in Europe (Part 1) Vatican City, Italy
  • Travel Guide: Italy 8-Day Travel Guide 2017

Best time to visit:

Summer and Autumn

Shopping recommendations:

Florence's industries are mainly glassware, ceramics, high-end clothing, and leather. The local gold and silver processing, art reproduction and other handicrafts are also very famous. The local food is the Florence steak made from Chiana beef produced in the Chiana Valley, which is the most popular among gourmets.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Europe>Italy>Florence

How to get there:

Florence has a very developed transportation system. You can fly to Peretola Airport, which is 5 kilometers west of the city center, or take the Turin-Milan-Naples high-speed railway line. There are many highways connecting to many cities in Italy.

Scenic area map:

3D real scene of scenic spot

Attraction Tickets

Florence ticket prices:

Santa Maria del Fiore : The hall is free to enter, and the dome ticket is 6 euros per person.

Pitti Palace Price: 8.5 EUR.

Bargello Museum : 4 EUR/person

Palazzo Vecchio Price: 5.7 Euros.

Holy Cross Church : 4 euros/person

Academy of Fine Arts Museum : 6.5 Euros/person

Scenic area opening hours:

Santa Maria del Fiore : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00-17:00, Thursday 10:00-15:30, Saturday 10:00-16:45, Sunday and holidays 13:30-16:45, first Saturday of each month 10:-15:30, January 1, Easter and Christmas 15:30-16:45.

Church dome opening hours: 8:30-19:00, Saturday 8:30-17:40, May 1st 8:30-17:00, January 1st, Epiphany, Thursday to Saturday before Easter, June 24th, August 15th, September 8th, November 1st, Christmas, and December 26th.

Pitti Palace : Weekdays 8:30-19:00, Sundays and holidays 8:30-14:00, closed on Mondays.

Bargello Museum : 08:15~13:50, (Closed on the first, third and fifth Sundays of each month and the second and fourth Mondays of each month)

Palazzo Vecchio : 9:00-14:00, Sundays and holidays 8:00-13:00, closed on Thursdays

Holy Cross Church : Monday to Saturday 9:30-17:30, holidays and Sunday 13:00-17:30

Academy of Fine Arts Museum : Tuesday-Sunday, 08:15-18:50, closed on Monday, December 25 and January 1.

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