Things to do

The Galleria dell'Accademia is home to one of the world's most renowned masterpieces: Michelangelo's David. In its presence, you are enveloped by the majesty and perfection of the white marble, which seems to have been shaped with the naturalness of clay. In addition to the legendary statue, the gallery showcases renowned sacred artworks and exquisite musical instruments once owned by the Medici and Lorraine families, blending art, history, and Florentine elegance.  

The Duomo, or Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, is undoubtedly Florence’s most iconic monument, with its stunning dome designed by Brunelleschi that majestically dominates the historic center. Upon entering Piazza Duomo, the cathedral’s facade, crafted from white and green marble, rises majestically, while a serene atmosphere envelops you inside. The apparent austerity, however, conceals unparalleled masterpieces, such as the frescoes by Paolo Uccello and Vasari, as well as Michelangelo's Deposition, housed in the Apse Chapel.

A center of Florentine power and culture since medieval times, Piazza della Signoria is a refined open-air salon, inviting you to linger and savor its timeless beauty. Pause to admire the equestrian statue of Grand Duke Cosimo I and the magnificent fountain by Ammannati, explore the Loggia dei Lanzi, and let the myths whispered by the statues here captivate your imagination. At the heart of the square stands Palazzo Vecchio, its austere rustic facade guarding splendid interior rooms, including the Salone dei Cinquecento.

Created during the Renaissance by Vasari and Buontalenti, the Uffizi Gallery houses the world’s most extensive museum collection, featuring masterpieces by internationally renowned artists. Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Cimabue, Giotto, Goya, and Rembrandt – just a few of the artistic masters whose timeless works grace the halls of the Uffizi Gallery. An unforgettable journey through beauty that will leave you in awe.

Uniquely timeless, the Ponte Vecchio appears to float between history and modernity. The elegant goldsmiths and jewelers that now line the bridge were once butcher shops, until Ferdinando I de’ Medici decreed their replacement with more prestigious businesses to elevate the bridge’s status. Walking across it evokes a sense of pure harmony – so much so that during World War II, the German army spared it from destruction, preserving its timeless allure.