City Guide Florence, Italy

Florence in 1 day

I went to Flornece for 1 day and since I'm not a great admirer of arts, I think 1 day is enough for florence. Evening visit to Michelangelo square on top of the hill was a really nice experience.

Lovely but Expensive

Florence is a lovely City but if you want to do everything it can be expensive. The food and drinks are not so bad but the sightseeing is nearly impossible to do for free. Unless you just want to see things from the outside. Still beautiful to do this but just not as amazing. In the end I figured climbing the 464 (i think) steps to the top of the tower was not worth it if you are going to climb the Duomo, which is the same height give and you can walk up to Piazza Michelangelo for a panaramic.

Insider Tip:Take lots of money if you want to be cultured! And try the pasta place Tamero ... I think that is what it is called. Best pasta I have ever eaten!!

My favorite city of all time

Florence is by far my favorite city that I've been to so far in Italy. We went when there was great weather, but that aside there was so much to do. The people are incredibly friendly and we loved just walking around, eating, drinking, and talking to locals. Very beautiful and welcoming city.

Insider Tip:Definitely go to the Leather Market!! Make sure to haggle with the vendors though, you can always find a better price.

Florence, a CIty of Elegance

Florence is so beautiful and elegant. Ponte vecchio looks like a fairy tale, and Santa Maria Fiore (Duomo) will leave you breathless. There are good food and gelatos if you find the right places. If you are really into arts and architecture, you will fall in love with this city. Every attraction is within 30 minute walk. Also very close to Pisa, Lucca, and Siena, it is a very convenient location. If you want to go to Cinque Terre, however, I would make a day trip from Pisa.

Insider Tip:If you want to go out, Sant Croce is it. Good restaurant and Panini is in a little Piazza Cimatori. Go to Piazza Michaelangelo at sunset or at night, and have a drink and chillout there. There is also a little beach near the bridge where Piazza Michaelangelo is. Firenze card is worth purchasing if you want to see everything as you can skip lines and attractions are pricey. Knowing a bit of history here can make sightseeing more fun. Do free walking tours!

Florence

Great city with lots to do as well. However it has more museums to be seen than Rome, where a lot of the sights there were easily seen from outside.

Insider Tip:If your a museum person book the uffizi museum your first day there for later in your stay and make sure its early and you get there 30 minutes ahead of time. I tried to go to it but it was always a couple hours worth of waiting so be warned. You can eat out more here as compared to Rome because it tended to be a couple euros cheaper, so dig in! also great gelato, best i had my whole trip was at viccoli's!