Local Attractions
The city of Florence is one of Italy’s most atmospheric and pleasant centres that contributed so much to the cultural and political development of Europe. Its striking buildings, formidable galleries and treasure-crammed churches attest to the Florentine love of display.The most comprehensive ranges of Florence attractions:
Some of the most important artistic place in the world
- The Bargello Museum has a remarkable collection of sculpture and works of art. It contains the most comprehensive range of medieval and Renaissance sculpture in Italy. Notable masterpieces by Donatello, Luca della Robbia, Michelangelo and Cellini. Michelangelo’s David Apollo attracts toursits’ coming.
- Piazza Della Signoria, the city’s most splendid piazza, was created virtually by accident in the 13th century and, lined with replicas of famous sculptures and historical buildings, has been the hub if Florentine political life ever since.
- Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore is the world’s fourth-largest cathedral. It was begun to build since 1296 by Arnolfo di Cambio and took almost 150 years to complete.
- Museum and gardens of Santa Maria Novella
This convent complex includes three Cloisters. They can be accessed from the entrance to the Museum, at the left of the Church. - Museo home of Dante Alighieri
Located in the heart of the historical centre of Florence, in the most Medieval area, in via Dante Alighieri, the Museo Casa di Dante is certainly one of the most admired and longed-for museums of the city. - The Ponte Vecchio is the only bridge to have survived the Nazi bombing of Florence. These days it is home to Florence’s gold and silversmiths.
- Uffizi Gallery
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, is one of the most famous museums of paintings and sculpture in the world. - Across the Ponte Vecchio lies Piazzale Michelangelo and only requires a 15 minute hike up. From what you have heard from other tourists, you are bound to capture pictures worthy of being a postcard.
