What to do in Florence?

1. The Cathedral Santa Maria Del Fiore

Category: €€/Cultural/Unusual

Description: You are in the capital of Tuscany and you wonder, "Which iconic monument should be visited first?" Look no further! The Cathedral Santa Maria Del Fiore or more commonly called the Duomo, is the most popular attraction for tourists. And why? From the top of the 563 steps to climb, you will be rewarded with a panoramic view revealing the entire city. You will be seduced by the marble adorned with green, white and pink colors that envelops this imposing edifice.

Good to know: Open all year except religious holidays, it is possible to visit the Duomo from 8:30 AM until 7:00 PM Monday to Friday, but also from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, and from 1:00 PM on Sunday until 4:00 PM. Our advice? Come in late afternoon, when the sun is about to set...MAGNIFICO!

2. The Galileo Museum

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Description: Yes we are talking about the famous mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and geometer, Galileo. It is important to enrich one's literary culture by immersing oneself in the history of various Italian monuments, but it is more important to also cultivate one's scientific knowledge, right? Welcome to the Galileo Museum, one of the most important scientific museums in Italy, and certainly in the world. You will find all types of scientific tools and instruments, which the world's best researchers once used several centuries before our era. Head inside the Palazzo Castellani, for an enriching visit.

Good to know: Wednesday to Monday from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. One of the objects to discover at all costs? The telescope that Galileo used to see Jupiter's satellites and lunar mountains in 1609.

3. The Basilica Santa Croce

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Description: Know dear traveler, that you are entering the largest Franciscan church in the world! Perhaps you know it by the name "Pantheon of Florence"? In any case, you will be amazed by this Gothic-style architecture, as well as by the works of art that sit inside sumptuous walls. Occupying a particularly important place in the religious life of Florentines, you can admire religious objects, sculptures, archives, the beauty of the Baroncelli Chapel, ancient manuscripts...

Good to know: Monday to Saturday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Sunday and holidays from 12:30 PM to 5:45 PM, towards Piazza Di Santa Croce. With its 115 meters long and 38 meters wide, this is the largest and most imposing cathedral in the entire city of Florence.

4. The Bargello Museum

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Description: Too many visitors skip this museum, however, its doors contain many treasures: this is where you will find the collection of the greatest Italian sculptures from the 15th to 16th century! The interesting fact behind this museum? It happens to be housed in a former prison, but rest assured, they won't close the bars behind you when you enter. Many like to nickname it the "Castle" of Bargello, given its imposing architecture with sovereign allure.

Good to know: Monday to Friday from 8:15 AM to 1:50 PM, and Saturday from 8:15 AM to 1:50 PM, towards the Proconsolo district. Some works that have touched the sensitivity of the greatest art lovers, and much more can be found in this place: among others, Bacchus by Michelangelo, and David by Donatello.

5. The Circo-lo Teatro Del Sale (restaurant)

Category: €€/Gastronomic/Unusual

Description: How to mix "unusual" and "gastronomic" in one single place? Just go to "Circo-lo Teatro Del Sale", a kind of theater restaurant that offers fun and entertaining shows and attractions, whether in the kitchen or on stage. Is there nothing better than taking the time to enjoy a good meal while delighting in dancing and singing enchantment? A succession of dishes announced by the chef is enough to make your mouth water, and you will certainly appreciate seeing the meat roast in the oven before gently tickling your palate and landing in your stomach.

Good to know: It is generally recommended to reserve your entry, for this, it is possible to contact the restaurant by phone at + 39 337 1580452.

6. Strolling on the Ponte Vecchio

Category: € (Free)/Cultural/Experience

Description: You have certainly already seen it in a magazine or on your Instagram news feed, it must be said that it amply deserves its place on a postcard! Dating from 1345 and built in stone, it is the oldest bridge in all of Europe, however rest assured, it is quite safe to walk on. With family during the end of the day or as lovers, after a few moments strolling in the city, take a moment to rest on the Ponte Vecchio which happens to be an excellent spot to contemplate the sunset, with orange, red and yellow tones... We feel like we're in a romantic movie.

Good to know: Ponte Vecchio meaning in Italian "old bridge", historians tell that it is the only bridge to have survived the medieval era of Florence, which is why it is so precious in the eyes of Florentines.

7. The Boboli Gardens

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Description: If you are looking for a way to close your stay with a touch of greenery and total relaxation, then the Boboli Gardens is the ideal place. Want romance to your heart's content? Many like to describe it as a "Florentine haven of peace", where you simply admire the nature that surrounds you. Beyond the beauty of the place, you will also find an amphitheater and an Egyptian obelisk. Don't forget to draw your camera, and CLICK!

Good to know: Opening its doors from 8:15 AM, it is the largest park in Florence, extending over an area of 45,000 m², and was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013. Captivating, isn't it?