Florence, Italy - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Florence is a beautiful city in the heart of Tuscany, the cradle of the Renaissance, offering a rich cultural experience with fascinating art, architecture, and history. Visit to experience the charm of the past, taste the exquisite local cuisine, and enjoy its romantic and unique atmosphere.

Top things to do in Florence

Things to do in Florence include Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, David. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Florence

Here is what 3 days in Florence look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
5
Walking
50 min
  1. 1
    Basilica of Santa Maria NovellaChurch · Santa Maria Novella
    750 m (🚶 12 min)
  2. 2
    Il PorcellinoFountain
    500 m (🚶 7 min)
  3. 3
    Basilica of Santa CroceChurch · Santa Croce
    800 m (🚶 14 min)
  4. 4
    Piazzale MichelangeloSquare · Oltrarno
    1 km (🚶 17 min)
  5. 5
    Boboli GardensOltrarno
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Day 2

Stops
7
  1. 1
    Uffizi GalleryPalace · Uffizi
    650 m (🚶 9 min)
  2. 2
    Palazzo PittiModern art museum · Oltrarno
    650 m (🚶 10 min)
  3. 3
    DuomoChurch
    150 m (🚶 3 min)
  4. 4
    Piazza della RepubblicaSquare · Centro Storico
    250 m (🚶 4 min)
  5. 5
    Piazza della SignoriaSquare · Centro Storico
    🚶 2 min
  6. 6
    Palazzo VecchioPalace · Piazza della Signoria
    250 m
  7. 7
    Ponte VecchioBridge
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
3
  1. 1
    DavidStatue
    500 m
  2. 2
    Giotto's Bell TowerBell tower · Duomo
    200 m
  3. 3
    Chapel of the MagiChapel · Centro Storico
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Florence?

Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, David, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and 9 more. Uffizi Gallery: One of the most important art museums in the world, featuring masterpieces by Botticelli, da Vinci, and Michelangelo.

What can you do in 3 days in Florence?

Day 1: Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Il Porcellino, Basilica of Santa Croce, Piazzale Michelangelo. Day 2: Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Pitti, Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica. Day 3: David, Giotto's Bell Tower, Chapel of the Magi.

Which areas should you explore in Florence?

The itinerary for Florence runs through Santa Maria Novella, Santa Croce, Oltrarno, Uffizi, Centro Storico and Piazza della Signoria.

Which museums are worth visiting in Florence?

Museums worth visiting in Florence: Palazzo Pitti (Oltrarno), Bargello Museum and Palazzo Strozzi (Centro Storico).

Which churches are worth seeing in Florence?

Churches worth seeing in Florence: Duomo, Basilica of Santa Croce (Santa Croce), Basilica of Santa Maria Novella (Santa Maria Novella) and Chapel of the Magi (Centro Storico).

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