Florence, Italy - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-18

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
53 min
  1. 1
    Basilica of Santa Maria NovellaChurch · Santa Maria Novella
    450 m (🚶 7 min)
  2. 2
    Mercato CentraleMarket hall · San Lorenzo
    600 m (🚶 10 min)
  3. 3
    Giotto's Bell TowerBell tower · Duomo
    1.2 km (🚶 19 min)
  4. 4
    Boboli GardensOltrarno
    1 km (🚶 17 min)
  5. 5
    Piazzale MichelangeloViewpoint · Oltrarno
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Day 2

Stops
7
Walking
32 min
  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 (🚶 4 min)
  7. 7
    Ponte VecchioBridge
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
3
Walking
12 min
  1. 1
    DavidStatue
    500 m (🚶 10 min)
  2. 2
    Medici ChapelsChapel · San Lorenzo
    100 m (🚶 2 min)
  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. Duomo: Florence Cathedral, known as the Duomo, is dedicated to Saint Mary of the Flower and serves as the cathedral church of the city's Catholic archdiocese. It was begun in 1296 in Gothic style from plans by Arnolfo di Cambio, and Filippo Brunelleschi engineered the dome that completed it by 1436.

What can you do in 3 days in Florence?

Day 1: Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Mercato Centrale, Giotto's Bell Tower, Boboli Gardens. Day 2: Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Pitti, Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica. Day 3: David, Medici Chapels, Chapel of the Magi.

Which areas should you explore in Florence?

The itinerary for Florence runs through Santa Maria Novella, San Lorenzo, Duomo, Oltrarno, Uffizi and Centro Storico.

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), Medici Chapels (San Lorenzo) and Chapel of the Magi (Centro Storico).

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