If you are visiting Italy and will be traveling through Tuscany, you may already be planning on stopping in Florence. Whether you’re just taking a day trip from Milan to Florence or spending a few days in the city, there are a few must see attractions in Florence. Here are some tips on what to see and do in Florence, Italy.
Plan your visit to see Michelangelo’s David at the Galleria dell’Accademia in advance. Lines to get in are usually pretty long and buying your tickets in advance can help. You may still have to wait in line, but it will be a shorter wait.
For a popular lunch restaurant, dine at the Cibrèo Ristorante at the Sant’Ambrogio Market, if you can. An alternative lunch spot you may want to try is Il Latini, which is a popular place to see celebrities.
The Duomo is a popular tourist spot, but what you may not know to check out is the crypt of the cathedral.
Don’t plan on doing much shopping between the hours of 1:30 p.m and 4 p.m. because most of the shops are actually closed for lunch during that period.
Other attractions in Florence that you’ll want to check out if you have the time include:
- the Piazza Republica
- the Pitti Palace
- the Ponte Vecchio
- the Piazza della Signoria
- the Palazzo Vecchio
- the Ufizzi Gallery
