Discover Florence
From world-leading art galleries such as the Uffizi to some of Italy’s finest food, Florence is an unbeatable destination.
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Birthplace of the Renaissance, one-time home to Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael, and an Aladdin’s cave of artistic masterpieces, Florence is a cultural powerhouse. From world-leading art galleries such as the Uffizi to timeless masterpieces including Michelangelo’s David, via some of Italy’s finest food, Florence is an unbeatable destination.
Essential sights
Michelangelo’s David
For as long as the Mona Lisa remains in the hallowed halls of the Louvre in Paris, the most famous Florentine work of art not to have flown the nest will be Michelangelo’s masterpiece and perhaps the world’s most famous sculpture, David, in the Galleria dell’Accademia.
Il Duomo
Florence’s famous cathedral is as recognisable as any of the artworks to have come out of the city, with its towering cupola and red-tiled roof. The fourth-largest cathedral in the world, it’s just as impressive inside as out, with frescoes that are masterpieces in their own right, including Vasari’s The Last Judgement.
Basilica di Santa Maria Novella
Perhaps Florence’s second most famous church after the Duomo, this is only ‘novella’ or ‘new’ by Florence’s standards – it was consecrated in 1420. Nevertheless, it’s beautifully preserved, and home to countless priceless artworks by the likes of Botticelli, Brunelleschi and Vasari.
Uffizi Gallery
One of the pre-eminent art galleries in the world can be found in Piazza della Signoria. Each year, millions of visitors shuffle through its colonnaded entrance hall to see countless masterpieces from the Renaissance, Dutch masters and more. Artists represented include Rembrandt, Caravaggio and Leonardo.
Palazzo Vecchio
The most famous of Florence’s palazzos dates back to the early 14th century and has been the seat of Florence’s political power ever since, including through the reign of the notorious Medici dynasty. The Roman ruins of Florentia can also be seen in the underground level.