Guidebook for Firenze
Food Suggestions
This is the family restaurant where I work! Come here to eat the best Florentine steak in town!
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Ristorante La Spada
62 Via della SpadaThis is the family restaurant where I work! Come here to eat the best Florentine steak in town!
A Casa Ca.Fe
47 Via della SpadaThis Pizzeria and Restaurant is located next to my house, in Piazza San Jacopino. Pizzas are the best but even the food is super good! Moreover, if you are tired and prefer to stay at home you can take away wherever you want. You will find a takeaway menu in my house.
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Pizzeria Trattoria San Jacopino
30 Piazza di S. JacopinoThis Pizzeria and Restaurant is located next to my house, in Piazza San Jacopino. Pizzas are the best but even the food is super good! Moreover, if you are tired and prefer to stay at home you can take away wherever you want. You will find a takeaway menu in my house.
Parks & Nature
Parque de las Cascine
Piazzale delle CascineParco di San Donato
2/9 Via Sandro PertiniSightseeing
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Piazza del DuomoPalacio Vecchio
Piazza della SignoriaPonte Vecchio
Ponte VecchioArts & Culture
Palacio Strozzi
Piazza degli StrozziDrinks & Nightlife
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3 Piazza Santo SpiritoBest FREE Places to Visit in Firenze
Florence is one of the most beautiful Italian cities to visit and one amazing place to spend a long weekend away. That being said, the cost of a trip to Florence (as with any city) can mount up. Thankfully, there’s a huge amount of the best free places to visit in Florence during your trip.
It’s the kind of city where there is just so much to do!
Piazza Delle Pallottole
Piazza delle PallottoleSee the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo
Okay, so Piazzale Michelangelo is one of my very favourite and best free places to visit in Florence around sunset. It’s the kinda spot that sometimes gets overlooked (if you want to stay completely near Duomo itself).
That being said, you should take the 30-minute walk to this incredible viewpoint, which offers views all across the city. Honestly, this is the place to come if you want to take in some of the best panoramic views of Florence.
If you’re planning to visit around sunset, arrive a little earlier and enjoy the best viewpoint. It’s a gorgeous way to finish of a day exploring.
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Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazzale MichelangeloSee the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo
Okay, so Piazzale Michelangelo is one of my very favourite and best free places to visit in Florence around sunset. It’s the kinda spot that sometimes gets overlooked (if you want to stay completely near Duomo itself).
That being said, you should take the 30-minute walk to this incredible viewpoint, which offers views all across the city. Honestly, this is the place to come if you want to take in some of the best panoramic views of Florence.
If you’re planning to visit around sunset, arrive a little earlier and enjoy the best viewpoint. It’s a gorgeous way to finish of a day exploring.
Dating from the 11th century, this gorgeous church is known for its colourful frescoes as well as its crypt if you are brave enough to venture into the depths.
Perched right next to Piazzale Michelangelo, it’s easy to actually visit both at the same time.
Once inside, take a wander around the beautiful building, see the stunning marble naive and watch the sun rays beam through the church. It’s a gorgeous place.
Just make sure to visit in daylight, too. It can get quite dark inside and the lighting isn’t the strongest here.
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Abbazia di San Miniato al Monte
34 Via delle Porte SanteDating from the 11th century, this gorgeous church is known for its colourful frescoes as well as its crypt if you are brave enough to venture into the depths.
Perched right next to Piazzale Michelangelo, it’s easy to actually visit both at the same time.
Once inside, take a wander around the beautiful building, see the stunning marble naive and watch the sun rays beam through the church. It’s a gorgeous place.
Just make sure to visit in daylight, too. It can get quite dark inside and the lighting isn’t the strongest here.
Explore Piazza della Signoria.
Probably, the most famous piazza in all of Florence, Piazza Della Signoria is also something of an outdoor art museum and the sculptures here are not to be missed. Best of all, it’s totally free for you to wander around, explore and see at your leisure.
Once you’re here, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for the replica of Michelangelo’s David, see Medici lions and find Hercules and Cacus. All of which are nearly 500 years old.
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Piazza della Signoria
Piazza della SignoriaExplore Piazza della Signoria.
Probably, the most famous piazza in all of Florence, Piazza Della Signoria is also something of an outdoor art museum and the sculptures here are not to be missed. Best of all, it’s totally free for you to wander around, explore and see at your leisure.
Once you’re here, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for the replica of Michelangelo’s David, see Medici lions and find Hercules and Cacus. All of which are nearly 500 years old.
Let’s be honest, Ponte Vecchio is probably one of the most well-known bridges in Europe. Not only is it a stunning piece of history, but it’s still one you can use to this day.
Built way back in the 12th century, Ponte Vecchio has some stunning views over the Arno River and some gorgeous houses and stalls to see. That being said, once you’re on the bridge, there are literally loads of ways to part with your hard-earned cash…, especially with the jewellery stores.
For a great view of Ponte Vecchio, head along the banks of the River Arno and see it from a distance. It’s stunning.
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Ponte Vecchio
Ponte VecchioLet’s be honest, Ponte Vecchio is probably one of the most well-known bridges in Europe. Not only is it a stunning piece of history, but it’s still one you can use to this day.
Built way back in the 12th century, Ponte Vecchio has some stunning views over the Arno River and some gorgeous houses and stalls to see. That being said, once you’re on the bridge, there are literally loads of ways to part with your hard-earned cash…, especially with the jewellery stores.
For a great view of Ponte Vecchio, head along the banks of the River Arno and see it from a distance. It’s stunning.
Located in the Santa Croce neighbourhood, Piazza Santa Croce is a hive of local activity and you can also take in the views of the gorgeous basilica at the same time.
Once you’re here, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for the statue of Dante Alighieri and stop off for coffee in one of the local traders’ stalls. Oh, also head inside Palazzo Cocchi-Serristori and the totally stunning Palazzo dell’Antella (which are great).
Throughout the year, there’s also a range of leather merchants that sell local goods and crafts, too. Just remember to haggle if you’re buying a bigger purchase.
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Basílica de Santa Cruz
16 Piazza di Santa CroceLocated in the Santa Croce neighbourhood, Piazza Santa Croce is a hive of local activity and you can also take in the views of the gorgeous basilica at the same time.
Once you’re here, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for the statue of Dante Alighieri and stop off for coffee in one of the local traders’ stalls. Oh, also head inside Palazzo Cocchi-Serristori and the totally stunning Palazzo dell’Antella (which are great).
Throughout the year, there’s also a range of leather merchants that sell local goods and crafts, too. Just remember to haggle if you’re buying a bigger purchase.
Usually held on the third Sunday of every month, La Fierucolina Market is a great place to visit if you want to see an authentic side of the city. That being said, if you intend to buy some of the organic and local produce, you will need to dig into your pockets.
Alternatively, if that’s not your thing, head across the River Arno and wander the river route around the historic centre itself.
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Piazza Santo Spirito
Piazza Santo SpiritoUsually held on the third Sunday of every month, La Fierucolina Market is a great place to visit if you want to see an authentic side of the city. That being said, if you intend to buy some of the organic and local produce, you will need to dig into your pockets.
Alternatively, if that’s not your thing, head across the River Arno and wander the river route around the historic centre itself.
Bardini Garden is a little gem in Florence and something that the majority of the visitors to the city fail to see. It’s a proper undiscovered gem in the city and has some gorgeous views across Florence itself.
For me, it’s easily up there as one of the best free places to visit in Florence. Just make sure to visit here on the first Sunday of every month, this is when the gardens open for free entry.
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Giardino Bardini
1 Costa S. GiorgioBardini Garden is a little gem in Florence and something that the majority of the visitors to the city fail to see. It’s a proper undiscovered gem in the city and has some gorgeous views across Florence itself.
For me, it’s easily up there as one of the best free places to visit in Florence. Just make sure to visit here on the first Sunday of every month, this is when the gardens open for free entry.
This well-loved flea market is totally free and you can spend a great afternoon browsing all the brick-a-brack that the sellers have to offer.
Now, obviously, you will need to take a little money if you want to buy something but that’s not a necessity. Take a stroll, view all the antiques on display and spot rare coins.
It really is a fun and unique place to visit in Florence. Also, for a great place to stay in Florence, check into the Montebello Splendid Hotel that’s near Santa Maria Novella Basilica.
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Mercato Delle Pulci
Largo Pietro AnnigoniThis well-loved flea market is totally free and you can spend a great afternoon browsing all the brick-a-brack that the sellers have to offer.
Now, obviously, you will need to take a little money if you want to buy something but that’s not a necessity. Take a stroll, view all the antiques on display and spot rare coins.
It really is a fun and unique place to visit in Florence. Also, for a great place to stay in Florence, check into the Montebello Splendid Hotel that’s near Santa Maria Novella Basilica.