Guidebook for Florence
Arts & Culture
San Marco Museum
3 Piazza San Marcowonderful collection of the works of Fra Angelico
Michelangelo's David and Slaves, gothic and renaissance painting and museum of musical instruments.
1077 locals recommend
Accademia Gallery
58 Via RicasoliMichelangelo's David and Slaves, gothic and renaissance painting and museum of musical instruments.
Little known and open only on Mondays, great place to get a feel of Medieval Florence
69 locals recommend
Church and Museum of Orsanmichele
Via dell'Arte della LanaLittle known and open only on Mondays, great place to get a feel of Medieval Florence
Uffizi Gallery
6 Piazzale degli UffiziIf you're looking for something different from Medieval or Renaissance Florence, here is a collection of mostly Tuscan 20th century art. Very interesting!
41 locals recommend
Museum of the Twentieth Century
10 P.za di Santa Maria NovellaIf you're looking for something different from Medieval or Renaissance Florence, here is a collection of mostly Tuscan 20th century art. Very interesting!
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Piazza del DuomoEssentials
Carrefour Express
66 Via dell' OriuoloFood Scene
Great place for doing a little shopping before 2PM, great place to eat on the top floor, open lunch through dinner
963 locals recommend
Mercato Centrale
Via dell'ArientoGreat place for doing a little shopping before 2PM, great place to eat on the top floor, open lunch through dinner
Good for breakfast or for an aperitivo if you don't want to stray too far from home
14 locals recommend
Nab Firenze
28 Red Via Ventisette AprileGood for breakfast or for an aperitivo if you don't want to stray too far from home
Pizzino Caffé
2 R Via MaggioGreat sandwiches and small pizzas!
Yellow Bar
39r Via del ProconsoloGreat for pizza, also has good Tuscan food and hamburgers
Trattoria I'raddi
47 Via D'ArdiglioneFood and show, you have to be there early and become a member, but it's definitely worth it
176 locals recommend
Teatro del Sale
111 Via dei MacciFood and show, you have to be there early and become a member, but it's definitely worth it
L'Ortone
87/red Piazza Lorenzo GhibertiVery high quality food, not cheap, but definitely worth it.
Vegetarian, just around the corner from the apartment, very tasty local food, and excellent price.
103 locals recommend
Il Vegetariano
30 r Via delle RuoteVegetarian, just around the corner from the apartment, very tasty local food, and excellent price.
Sightseeing
Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazzale MichelangeloGreat view, especially when the sun is rising or setting.
Fiesole
On the hill next to Fiesole, but less known, this small town is very pretty and a good place for a walk on a sunny day
36 locals recommend
Settignano
On the hill next to Fiesole, but less known, this small town is very pretty and a good place for a walk on a sunny day
Parks & Nature
The Boboli Gardens
1 Piazza de' PittiBeautiful garden, must see
The only really big park in Florence, it's a good place to go for a run if you're staying close by
644 locals recommend
Parco delle Cascine
Piazzale delle CascineThe only really big park in Florence, it's a good place to go for a run if you're staying close by
Shopping
A book store with a nice coffee shop offering simple meals, or a drink. Often has films in English or talks in the evening. They also sell books in English and other languages. Great indie book store, go take a look!
35 locals recommend
Todo Modo
15 Via dei FossiA book store with a nice coffee shop offering simple meals, or a drink. Often has films in English or talks in the evening. They also sell books in English and other languages. Great indie book store, go take a look!
Via de' Tornabuoni
Via dè TornabuoniThe street where all the major labels are