Guidebook for Florence
Sightseeing
One of the most important classical and neoclassical art gallery of the city
15 locals recommend
Studio Galleria Romanelli
70 Borgo S. FredianoOne of the most important classical and neoclassical art gallery of the city
the most wonderfull panorama view. Most of the pictures of Florence you can find on line has been made here
1543 locals recommend
Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazzale Michelangelothe most wonderfull panorama view. Most of the pictures of Florence you can find on line has been made here
Not only a garden of roses but a permanent exposition of Faulon. Wonderfull for art lovers and poetic travellers
310 locals recommend
Rose Garden
2 Viale Giuseppe PoggiNot only a garden of roses but a permanent exposition of Faulon. Wonderfull for art lovers and poetic travellers
This street is famous to be the street of antique dealers a walk in this street let you understand how was furnished the rich houses of Florentines
52 locals recommend
Via Maggio
Via MaggioThis street is famous to be the street of antique dealers a walk in this street let you understand how was furnished the rich houses of Florentines
This was one of the monumental entrance of the city. One of the nine survived to the restoration of XIX century
33 locals recommend
Porta di San Frediano
303 Borgo S. FredianoThis was one of the monumental entrance of the city. One of the nine survived to the restoration of XIX century
The monumental park of Palazzo Pitti reflect perfectly the architectural concept of renaissance park. Wonderfull for all art lovers
1539 locals recommend
The Boboli Gardens
1 Piazza de' PittiThe monumental park of Palazzo Pitti reflect perfectly the architectural concept of renaissance park. Wonderfull for all art lovers
This street is famous for the nine house towers example of the architecture of XXII and XXIII century
17 locals recommend
Borgo San Jacopo
Borgo San JacopoThis street is famous for the nine house towers example of the architecture of XXII and XXIII century
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Piazza del DuomoThe main cathedral of the city
This wonderfull square is an open air museum. There are greek, roman and Renassaince statues (some are not original). They were set to be an allegory of the good way to govern a city.
557 locals recommend
Piazza della Signoria
Piazza della SignoriaThis wonderfull square is an open air museum. There are greek, roman and Renassaince statues (some are not original). They were set to be an allegory of the good way to govern a city.
This church has borned as market, then a place to store the grain, then what is actually: one wonderfull church
69 locals recommend
Church and Museum of Orsanmichele
Via dell'Arte della LanaThis church has borned as market, then a place to store the grain, then what is actually: one wonderfull church
This is the exact center of the city. This was the center also of the Roman castrum (military camp) at the foundation of the city
236 locals recommend
Piazza della Repubblica
Piazza della RepubblicaThis is the exact center of the city. This was the center also of the Roman castrum (military camp) at the foundation of the city
wonderfull, one of the most important church of the city. In the back the academy of leather
453 locals recommend
Basilica of Santa Croce
16 Piazza di Santa Crocewonderfull, one of the most important church of the city. In the back the academy of leather
This is the house where Dante lived in Florence, Next to the house there is the church where probably he falled in love for Beatrice.
31 locals recommend
Dante's House
14 Via Dante AlighieriThis is the house where Dante lived in Florence, Next to the house there is the church where probably he falled in love for Beatrice.
Another of the most monumental entrance of the old town. The staue in front of the ancient gate is an opera of Pistolletto contemporary artist of Arte Povera movement
60 locals recommend
Porta Romana
Porta RomanaAnother of the most monumental entrance of the old town. The staue in front of the ancient gate is an opera of Pistolletto contemporary artist of Arte Povera movement
This park was the hunt reserve of the Medici family. I used to fit jogging there. if you run until the end of the park and you'll come back distance is exactly 7 Km
94 locals recommend
Cascine station
This park was the hunt reserve of the Medici family. I used to fit jogging there. if you run until the end of the park and you'll come back distance is exactly 7 Km
This is probably one of the most amazing places of Florence. Unfortunately is open only on summer to some temporary contemporary art exibition. Here the landscape will broke your heart
204 locals recommend
Belvedere Fort
1 Via di S. LeonardoThis is probably one of the most amazing places of Florence. Unfortunately is open only on summer to some temporary contemporary art exibition. Here the landscape will broke your heart
In this church you can appreciate the Crocifissione of Perugino. Another suggestion for real art lovers
27 locals recommend
San Frediano in Cestello
4 Via di CestelloIn this church you can appreciate the Crocifissione of Perugino. Another suggestion for real art lovers
Arts & Culture
One of the dance theater of Florence. Here you can enjoy the new experimentations of italian companies
19 locals recommend
Teatro Elsinor Florida
One of the dance theater of Florence. Here you can enjoy the new experimentations of italian companies
The palace of the government of the city from the XIIIthcentury to know. Here history and art are the main reason to don't miss it
710 locals recommend
Palazzo Vecchio
Piazza della SignoriaThe palace of the government of the city from the XIIIthcentury to know. Here history and art are the main reason to don't miss it
Galileo Museum
1 Piazza dei GiudiciHere you can see also the original telescope projected by Galileo
Here you can appreciate one of the most important fresco of the world. Masaccio and his study of perspective
114 locals recommend
Brancacci Chapel
14 Piazza del CarmineHere you can appreciate one of the most important fresco of the world. Masaccio and his study of perspective
The last architectural project of Brunelleschi. Inside you can see probably the only one wood opera of Michelangelo
237 locals recommend
Basilica of Santo Spirito
30 Piazza Santo SpiritoThe last architectural project of Brunelleschi. Inside you can see probably the only one wood opera of Michelangelo
the residence of the Medici Family hosts four museums inside and Boboli park. One of the place must see in Florence
879 locals recommend
Pitti Palace
1 Piazza de' Pittithe residence of the Medici Family hosts four museums inside and Boboli park. One of the place must see in Florence
In this theater the contemporary dance is at home. Virgilio Sieni, one of the most famous ballet master of the world take care of this place
11 locals recommend
Cango - Cantieri Goldonetta Firenze
In this theater the contemporary dance is at home. Virgilio Sieni, one of the most famous ballet master of the world take care of this place
Probably the most wonderfull romanic church of Florence
216 locals recommend
Abbey of San Miniato al Monte
34 Via delle Porte SanteProbably the most wonderfull romanic church of Florence
A wonderfull museum of photography: founded in memory of the three Alinari brother pioneers of the photography in the XVIIIth century
20 locals recommend
Museo Nazionale Alinari della Fotografia
A wonderfull museum of photography: founded in memory of the three Alinari brother pioneers of the photography in the XVIIIth century
Medici Chapels
6 Piazza di Madonna degli Aldobrandinithe tombs of the Medici family sculpted by Michelangelo
The main classical and Opera theater. In may it hosts one of the most important music festival of the world with the most famous directors and orchestras
147 locals recommend
Teatro Comunale Florence
1 Piazza Vittorio GuiThe main classical and Opera theater. In may it hosts one of the most important music festival of the world with the most famous directors and orchestras
Bargello National Museum
4 Via del ProconsoloThe main italian museum of Renassaince statues
A little exposition area for contemporary art. On thursday after 18:00 free entrance
23 locals recommend
Centro di Cultura Contemporanea Strozzina
Piazza degli StrozziA little exposition area for contemporary art. On thursday after 18:00 free entrance
Meaningly a museum of gothic painting with a little collection of Renaissance sculptures as David and Le prigioni of Michelangelo
1077 locals recommend
Accademia Gallery
58 Via RicasoliMeaningly a museum of gothic painting with a little collection of Renaissance sculptures as David and Le prigioni of Michelangelo
This old theater is the essay cinema of Florence. During all year long projections of films in english language with subtitles. From october to december there is a long international film festival.
200 locals recommend
Cinema Odeon Firenze
Piazza degli StrozziThis old theater is the essay cinema of Florence. During all year long projections of films in english language with subtitles. From october to december there is a long international film festival.
Entertainment & Activities
This is the most ancient scientific museum of Europe with stuffed animal and model of human body of the XVIIIth century. My favourite museum when I was a kid
130 locals recommend
La Specola
17 Via RomanaThis is the most ancient scientific museum of Europe with stuffed animal and model of human body of the XVIIIth century. My favourite museum when I was a kid
Food Scene
In my opinion one of the best pizza of Florence. Not the cheapest but very good
45 locals recommend
Vico Del Carmine
40/red Via Pisana In my opinion one of the best pizza of Florence. Not the cheapest but very good
A real traditional place and one of the cheapest place where to eat in Florence
103 locals recommend
Trattoria Sabatino
2R Via PisanaA real traditional place and one of the cheapest place where to eat in Florence
Very good trattoria with good prices. Only in San frediano district you can find place like this
56 locals recommend
Trattoria Dell'Orto
n.35 Via dell'OrtoVery good trattoria with good prices. Only in San frediano district you can find place like this
In my opinion the best Florence Steak of Florence. Not cheap but great!!!
126 locals recommend
The Antico Ristoro di Cambi
1R Via Sant'OnofrioIn my opinion the best Florence Steak of Florence. Not cheap but great!!!
It's library cafè. During the afternoon a quiet place where read a book or drink a tea, by night one of the highlight of Florence nightlife. Here you can find live music of jazz, rock and roll, funk..
124 locals recommend
La Cité - Libreria Café
20/R Borgo S. FredianoIt's library cafè. During the afternoon a quiet place where read a book or drink a tea, by night one of the highlight of Florence nightlife. Here you can find live music of jazz, rock and roll, funk..
Trattoria La Casalinga
9R Via dei MichelozziAnother good place where eat at reasonable price
One of the cheapest place where you can eat in Florence. It's always busy and it's better arrive early
64 locals recommend
Trattoria Il Contadino
69 Via PalazzuoloOne of the cheapest place where you can eat in Florence. It's always busy and it's better arrive early
One of the cheapest place where you can eat in Florence. It's always busy and it's better arrive early
66 locals recommend
Trattoria da Giorgio
100r Via PalazzuoloOne of the cheapest place where you can eat in Florence. It's always busy and it's better arrive early
Another good restaurant in San Frediano: surely the district of the good cuisine
118 locals recommend
I’Brindellone
10 Piazza PiattellinaAnother good restaurant in San Frediano: surely the district of the good cuisine
Gustapizza
46r Via Maggioanother good place to eat a good and cheap pizza
Ramerino
3/rosso Piazza Torquato TassoA place to eat vegetarian in the neighborhood
The best restaurant of traditional Florence cuisine. Be carefull to enter in the right door because the restaurant next to the trattoria has the same name, same kitchen... but different prices...
203 locals recommend
Cibrèo Trattoria
122r Via dei MacciThe best restaurant of traditional Florence cuisine. Be carefull to enter in the right door because the restaurant next to the trattoria has the same name, same kitchen... but different prices...
A cozy place: in the heart of the city a really quiet and silent place. It's a contemporary art library but inside you can enjoy a cup of tea or a vegeterian meal
163 locals recommend
Brac
18 Via dei VagellaiA cozy place: in the heart of the city a really quiet and silent place. It's a contemporary art library but inside you can enjoy a cup of tea or a vegeterian meal
A really fancy and expensive place but... probably the best restaurant of sea food in town
41 locals recommend
Fuor D'Acqua
37r Via PisanaA really fancy and expensive place but... probably the best restaurant of sea food in town
A really fancy place to do an aperitivo. A lot of fish a nd seafood to eat and good wine to drink. The place is trendy and full of local people. Good quality of products but not really cheap
13 locals recommend
Fiaschetteria Di Pesce Crudo E Cotto Sas Di Bartolini Ada & C.
A really fancy place to do an aperitivo. A lot of fish a nd seafood to eat and good wine to drink. The place is trendy and full of local people. Good quality of products but not really cheap
A very good ice cream with really convenient price: many people knows it so this place is never empty.
263 locals recommend
Gelateria La Carraia
25 Piazza Nazario SauroA very good ice cream with really convenient price: many people knows it so this place is never empty.
In my opinion the best ice cream of Florence, granitas are wonderfull... price are high compared to other place. I suggest to enjoy this place even though the price: you won't be poor for three euro!
58 locals recommend
Carabè Firenze
60/R Via RicasoliIn my opinion the best ice cream of Florence, granitas are wonderfull... price are high compared to other place. I suggest to enjoy this place even though the price: you won't be poor for three euro!
Here you can buy some great pastas, meat or vegetable to take away. If you want to eat some Italian food at home without cooking this is a great place!
22 locals recommend
Gastronomia Ciacco
17 P.za Taddeo GaddHere you can buy some great pastas, meat or vegetable to take away. If you want to eat some Italian food at home without cooking this is a great place!
Essentials
It's a big supermarket with very good prices for wine bottles
113 locals recommend
Esselunga di via Pisana
130 Via PisanaIt's a big supermarket with very good prices for wine bottles
This is the central market: a good place where to buy food local products. Be carefull inside: there are many pick pockets and out of the market not honest people who change price with turists
80 locals recommend
Piazza del Mercato Centrale
22R Piazza del Mercato CentraleThis is the central market: a good place where to buy food local products. Be carefull inside: there are many pick pockets and out of the market not honest people who change price with turists
Penny Market is a little supermarket next to home open also on sunday morning
10 locals recommend
Billa Ag
Penny Market is a little supermarket next to home open also on sunday morning
Drinks & Nightlife
Another place to enjoy the nightlife of Florence with live music. Here you can find rock, jazz and many more
89 locals recommend
NoF
13 Borgo S. FredianoAnother place to enjoy the nightlife of Florence with live music. Here you can find rock, jazz and many more
Volume
3 Piazza Santo SpiritoAnother place for Florence live music
Circolo Aurora Firenze
1 Piazza Torquato TassoLive music
This is only one of the bar of this square. From the early spring to the late autumn the meeting point of the Florence nightlife. My favourite square of Florence!!!
64 locals recommend
PopCafé
18 Piazza Santo SpiritoThis is only one of the bar of this square. From the early spring to the late autumn the meeting point of the Florence nightlife. My favourite square of Florence!!!
A fancy place to drink a glass of wine by night. In front of it there is a stand for sandwiches. By day one of the best lampredotto (typical Florence sandwich) of Florence
13 locals recommend
Flet
2 Piazza dei NerliA fancy place to drink a glass of wine by night. In front of it there is a stand for sandwiches. By day one of the best lampredotto (typical Florence sandwich) of Florence
A nice park where stay fresh and relax during the day. During summer nights there is a bar where you can enjoy some concerts, dance shows, circus or something else.
28 locals recommend
Limonaia Villa Strozzi
77 Via PisanaA nice park where stay fresh and relax during the day. During summer nights there is a bar where you can enjoy some concerts, dance shows, circus or something else.
A nice place where to relax in hot summer nights and to enjoy a drink or some live music.
201 locals recommend
Le Murate Caffè Letterario
Piazza delle MurateA nice place where to relax in hot summer nights and to enjoy a drink or some live music.
Archea Brewery
44R Via dei SerragliBest craftwork beer in Florence!!!
Shopping
In the back of cloister of Santa Maria Novella, between frescos and art the oldest perfumery of Florence founded in 1620
246 locals recommend
Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
16 Via della ScalaIn the back of cloister of Santa Maria Novella, between frescos and art the oldest perfumery of Florence founded in 1620
Florence is famous to be city of fashion: Gucci, Ferragamo, Cavalli are just some of the famous brand born in Florence. This is the street of high fashion
530 locals recommend
Via de' Tornabuoni
Via dè TornabuoniFlorence is famous to be city of fashion: Gucci, Ferragamo, Cavalli are just some of the famous brand born in Florence. This is the street of high fashion
This is the flea market. You can find some curious old things in this little market. The square in middle age hosted the market of fish as you can sea the decorations of the square.
69 locals recommend
Mercato Delle Pulci
Largo Pietro AnnigoniThis is the flea market. You can find some curious old things in this little market. The square in middle age hosted the market of fish as you can sea the decorations of the square.