Florence Sights and Activities
How to plan a visit to the Galleria degli Uffizi
The Galleria degli Uffizi sits beside Piazza della Signoria in Florence’s historic centre. Check its opening pattern and ticket options before you go, then plan arou…
Florence Sights and Activities
A market browse or a walk through the historic centre can help shape a day in Florence. These guides cover nearby sights, gardens, museums and practical walking ideas, with options for planning a trip beyond the city centre.
Florence Sights and Activities
Teatro Verdi Florence: performances and practical planning
Teatro Verdi is a historic theatre in Florence’s Santa Croce district, with 1,538 seats across the stalls, gallery and boxes. Here’s what to know about its location,…
Florence Sights and Activities
Palazzo Vecchio: hours, tickets and what to see
Palazzo Vecchio is Florence’s civic palace and a museum on Piazza della Signoria. Find its opening hours, ticket options, standout rooms and practical access details…
Florence Sights and Activities
One Day in Florence: A Walk from the Santa Croce Area
A walk-led day in Florence can link the Santa Croce area with the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio. Use the timing notes to decide which pl…
Florence Sights and Activities
Florence old town: a practical neighbourhood guide
Florence old town is compact and flat, with major squares and landmarks close enough to explore on foot. Use this guide to orient yourself around Santa Croce, unders…
Florence Sights and Activities
Markets in Florence: where to browse and what to expect
Florence’s markets range from covered food halls to outdoor stalls and a monthly antiques market. Here’s what to expect at the main stops and how their schedules differ.
Florence Sights and Activities
Museo Horne in Florence: a small museum visit
Museo Horne presents art and domestic objects in the character of a Florentine urban residence. Find its location, collection highlights and practical details for pl…
Florence Sights and Activities
Giardino Bardini: a garden visit in Florence
Giardino Bardini is a historic hillside garden in Florence’s Oltrarno, with a Baroque staircase, an English-style wood and views across the city. Here’s what to see…
Florence Sights and Activities
Florence to Fiesole: How to Plan the Trip
Fiesole is about 8 km from Florence, making it a realistic day outing. Route 7 connects the city with Fiesole, where you can combine archaeological remains with pano…