Florence, a Small City Full of Art
Florence is a small city with an enormous amount of art. Book the big museums, cross the Arno for craft and views, and leave a day for Tuscany.
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- Best for
- Renaissance art and Tuscan day trips
- When to go
- April to June, or September
- Suggested pace
- Three days
About Florence
Florence is small enough to cross on foot in half an hour, which makes it a strong base for Tuscany rather than just a gallery stop. Book the major museums ahead; the queues are the one thing that will ruin a short visit.
Guides to Florence
Florenz, kleine Stadt voller Kunst
Florenz ist eine kleine Stadt mit enorm viel Kunst. Buche die großen Museen, überquere den Arno für Handwerk und Aussicht und lass einen Tag für die Toskana.
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Things to do in Florence
Florence Cathedral and Brunelleschi's Dome
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Ponte Vecchio
Sightseeing & tours · Ponte Vecchio, Florence
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Uffizi Gallery
Arts & culture · Uffizi Gallery, Florence
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