Florence
Top Places:
#4 Galleria degli Uffizi
#6 Palazzo Strozzi
Entertainment Quality: 5 / 5
Safety: 4 / 5
Nightlife: 2 / 5
Walkability: 5 / 5
Living Standards: 4 / 5
Free WiFi: 3 / 5
Florence in Prices & Facts
$16.4 $16.38
Quick Lunch for One
Spoken Languages
Italian
$1.6 $1.64
Public Transport Ride
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Getting Around
On Foot
Florence is best explored on foot, with major attractions like the Duomo and Uffizi Gallery within a 20-minute walk from each other, and it’s free—just don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes for those cobblestone streets! To avoid the afternoon heat, start your sightseeing early; many shops and attractions open by 9am, but the streets are much quieter at dawn.
Bus
Florence's buses, operated by ATAF, cost €1.50 per ride and cover key areas including the Duomo and Santa Croce, with tickets available at newsstands or via the ATAF app. To save time, always validate your ticket at the machines inside the bus to avoid a hefty €60 fine!
Tourist Reviews
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It's simply an incredibly beautiful city with stunning architecture 😂
When we saw this place, it was packed.😳 There were so many people and it was pretty cold (the snow came down occasionally), but it was definitely worth the vibe!🇮🇹
You have to visit Italy and not just pass through Florence - it's a must!😉
To get tickets, it's better to buy them in advance; they work until 7:00 PM, but by 4:00 PM, tickets were already sold out. So there was a huge line with those who had tickets, and they stood there for a long time.
We wandered around the streets and bridges of this beautiful city for a long time, and we ended our day with a delicious pasta at one of the famous places in Florence.😘
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A Delightful Three Hours!
On my very first trip to this amazing city, I was absolutely convinced that one day would be enough to see it all and indulge myself.
How wrong I was! For two days, we didn’t even catch a glimpse of the incredible beauty that is Florence!
The center of Florence is best appreciated at sunrise and late evening. During the day, you’ll find tour buses filled with tourists on a “Three Hours in Florence” tour 😳😳😳
However, they don’t always make it to Palazzo Pitti and its gardens. Rarely do they get to Basilica di San Miniato al Monte, which is arguably the finest example of Romanesque architecture in Tuscany. They miss the chance to wander through the Mercato Centrale and taste local delicacies.
But this time, I’m correcting that and we’ll be here for a whole 5 days in Florence! And believe me, I planned these days for so long just to make sure we could experience the city and enjoy it. Even these days seem to pass too quickly 😢
We managed to visit Gilli, the oldest photographic café, where coffee costs four times as much as at the bar 😎
We thoroughly enjoyed exploring shops, visiting the Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Vecchio.
We love Florence at sunrise and had a photoshoot at sunset (or vice versa, if you prefer)
Also, we’ll have a tasting tour of Tuscany 🍷🍷🍷, but that’s another story. »
One more dream: visiting Florence is considered a must-do. »
The supersonic tickets, bought for about $11, promised to deliver us to Rome in just an hour with minor delays... The next train tickets were more flexible; it was fascinating to see whether the train would actually take 1.5 hours or go all out and be a 6-hour express at $65 each. In the end, I was more annoyed that we had to use two different train stations in Florence. 😤 But the bus—so comfortable—departed from platform 16 at Santa Maria Novella after four hours, right after our planned getaway.
Luckily, there’s a McDonald’s not too far away. We wandered around, soaking in the ambiance, although we weren’t too keen on spending the night just yet. 😊 Also, it’s bizarre that the Burgher King and McDonald’s were nearby, with one taking fees for the toilet and the other not! Most places closed their restrooms due to the pandemic, so it was a little tricky.
Finally, Florence was stunning... The Duomo was even more magnificent in real life than in pictures, bursting with divine artistry. The Uffizi Gallery is undoubtedly worth visiting; it’s a must-see! I was hoping to see the "Birth of Venus" and da Vinci's work. For the David statue, we opted just to admire it from a distance—too many queues, you know.
By the way, I found out the origin of the word "hermaphrodite" involves a German kid and an African! Isn’t that fascinating? Enjoy the sights! Although, to be honest, it’s a bit of a copy, like many things turned out to be. Original in Rome! »
☀️ It’s amazing how this city offers something that leaves visitors speechless, making you feel the grandeur of the past. Visiting “The Duomo” (which is also the local name) can leave you a bit perplexed, but enchanted at the same time.
☀️ Did you know that the famous writer Stendhal once suffered what is now known as Stendhal Syndrome while in Florence? It's a phenomenon where one becomes overwhelmed by the beauty of art, and it indeed has a valid psychological explanation.
☀️ When I stepped out of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, I completely lost my breath. It was as if I had stepped into a realm of life itself! Walking through the streets of the city does truly feel like moving through a living art piece. This enchanting ambiance just lingers in the air, the way the light dances on the cobbled streets when the sun sets.
You can immerse yourself in the ambiance of talented artists who resided, lived, thought, and created masterpieces right where you stand. Michelangelo, Botticelli, and many more used to be here, and their spirits still roam.
👔 Florence is one of the treasures of Renaissance culture and holds a significant title as “the cradle of European culture.” Art, architecture, and history intertwine beautifully, creating a unique atmosphere that feels almost otherworldly.
As for my experiences in Florence – I either love it profoundly or it does nothing for me at all. But I must say, it has improved over the years, and every visit to the magnificent galleries, street markets, and captivating churches makes me feel alive again.
Florence might be a tourist hub, but it's also home, engaged with the pulse of everyday life, and it's easy to find a corner that feels uniquely yours. 🌼 »