Florence Leisure

You don’t have to love sightseeing and history to enjoy Florence, but it really does help. With the incredible art, history and scenery in Florence, you will need multiple vacations to see it all, although after enjoying all of the delicious food and hospitality here, you won’t mind coming back for more.

1. Galleria degli Uffizi - Piazzale degli Uffizi 6, Florence - website

You could spend your entire vacation checking out art galleries here, but this is a must visit, even if art is only a passing fancy to you.

2. Santa Croce - Piazza Santa Croce 16, Florence - website

One of the most beautiful churches in the city of Florence, make sure you go inside to truly appreciate what the builders and architects accomplished here.

3. Spedale degli Innocenti - Piazza di Santissima Annunziata 12, Florence - website

The very first Renaissance building in all of Florence, this structure has gone through many different uses since it was first built.

4. Santa Maria del Carmine - Piazza del Carmine, Florence - website

There are several reasons to visit this beautiful church, but the presence of a world famous fresco is all the reason you should need.

5. Ponte Vecchio - website

This adorable bridge is one of the most beloved spots in the city and is a must see for any first time tourist to Florence.

6. Piazzale Michelangelo - website

While Florence is full of beautiful public spaces, this one affords one of the best views in the entire city.

7. Palazzo Vecchio - website

You may not believe that this is a city hall since it looks like an absolute fortress, but this building dating back to the 1200’s is a can’t miss tourist stop.

8. Palazzo Strozzi - Via Tornabuoni, Florence - website

In a perfect case of “anything you can do, I can do better,” this palazzo was built to outshine the new palazzo built right next door. You can be the judge if they succeeded or not.

9. Museo Stibbert - Via Federico Stibbert 26, Florence - website

One of the most famous Florence born artists, you can visit this beautiful museum any time and bask in the collective works of this beloved master.

10. Palazzo Davanzati - Piazza Davanzati 13, Florence - website

One of the most famous and wealthiest families in the country owned this Palazzo which is now open to the public for tours.