Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence
The official date of the foundation of the current Ponte Vecchio is given as 1345. For the entire Middle Ages, the bridge hosted greengrocers’,...
Best of Florence
When in Florence, every corner enables you to breathe the history and the glorious past of the city, starting from its basilicas to the tall bell towers or the majestic dome by Brunelleschi. Discover here the city's landmarks, including panoramic terraces overlooking the city, unique museums, the Ponte Vecchio and gourmet hubs.
Santa Croce, a monument of eternal fascination
One of the “great basilicas” in Florence, Santa Croce is a point of reference of the Franciscan order. Giotto painted some of his great...
Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence at your feet
An obligatory destination for tourists visiting the city, but also much loved by Florentines, Piazzale Michelangelo is the most famous place to observe the...
Palazzo Pitti, a palace for three dynasties
The symbol of wealth and power, Palazzo Pitti was inhabited by the Medici, then by the Habsburg-Lorraines and, after the Unity of Italy, by...
Central Market, an agora for gourmets
The Central Market in Florence, which in a few years has become a real institution for lovers of good food, is frequented by tourists...
The sublime beauty of the Giotto’s Bell Tower
84.70 metres high and around 15 wide, the Giotto’s bell tower is one of the four main components of the complex of Santa Maria...
The Duomo and the masterpiece of Brunelleschi’s Dome
Completed in 1436, at the time the Duomo in Florence was the largest Christian church in the world. Today the religious building, the official...
Galleria degli Uffizi, great Western art
One of the most famous museums in the world on account of its extraordinary collections of ancient sculptures and paintings (from the Middle Ages...
San Miniato al Monte, between heaven and hearth
A shimmering vision of elegance, the old Benedictine abbey has looked down on Florence from its commanding heights for a thousand years, bestowing peace,...
Palazzo Vecchio, the palace of command
This is where history played itself out. This place, which dominates Piazza della Signoria and is one of the symbols of the city, preserves...
