Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazzale Michelangelo
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This 19th century piazza has undoubtedly the best panoramic view of Florence. The square is decorated with copies of Michelangelo's sculptures, but it's the view people come here to see.
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Just outside the ancient walls of Florence, Viale Michelangiolo starts. It is a winding road rimmed by wonderful poplars and holm oaks. The long ascent opens up to the most beautiful and famous panoramic viewpoint of Florence: Piazzale Michelangelo, where an elevated terrace offers visitors an incomparable and breathtaking view of the entire city from above. During good weather, Piazzale Michelangelo provides visitors with a serene space surrounded by the amazing landscape, better if accompanied by a fresh gelato from a local kiosk. During night, visitors will be dazzled by the warm lights of the capital of the Renaissance. Spend a second with the silent Romanesque beauty of the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte: the one that wishes good morning and good night to Florence!
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Eric
Singapore, Singapore76 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
A short uphill walk from Ponte Vecchio (bridge with jewel shops) along Arno River - took us about 20mins. View from the top is breathtaking. Worthwhile to visit at both day break and sunset to get two unique views of Florence. Personally, I prefer the sunset view when the sun is at the front horizon as one views the city. A must-see when in Florence.
Written 31 January 2023
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CDNTerry
Toronto, Canada324 contributions
Jan 2023
Very nice walk to this piazza. About 20 minutes walk from the Uffizi Gallery. Good climb up the paths and stairs through the park to get to the top. Great views of the city and surrounding countryside. Worth the effort if you want the exercise, or take the bus or a taxi if you just want the views.
Written 30 January 2023
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Ramesh S
Canada2 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
One of tha most beautiful place in Florence .my children like this place very much and very clean Place........
Written 24 January 2023
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mirunavrn
Bucharest, Romania309 contributions
Aug 2022
This is one of the best spots to see the old city from. It is not that well known, so it's not that crowded. To get there you have to climb some stairs, but it's totally worth it.
Written 24 January 2023
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JenniferKworld
Melbourne, Australia63 contributions
Jan 2023
I love the Piazzale Michelangelo and I recomment buying some bread and cheese and salami or some fruit and having lunch al fresco up there so you can spend a good long time admiring the view. The view across Florence is superb and it's wonderful to see the mountains in the distance. I was excited to see snow on the mountaintops and it made it easy to put up with the crisp breeze blowing through the piazza. It's a nice walk from the centre of the city and not too steep with steps and ramps. Also worth stopping off at the Rose garden along the way though definitely more spectacular in the summer months when the roses would be in bloom. The walk and the Paizzale itself are defintiely worth a couple of hours of your time in Florence.
Written 23 January 2023
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Steve S
Palm Springs, CA1,676 contributions
Sep 2022
We hiked up to the Piazzale Michelangelo to catch sunset with a superb view of the city. A fairly strenuous walk to a very crowded overlook. Lots of fun being among so many enthusiastic people watching the sun set over the city of Florence. I consider this one of the best experiences in Florence.
Written 23 January 2023
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milsteinrachel
Chicago, IL27 contributions
Dec 2022
Wonderful view of Florence. We went in the early evening during the winter and it was magnificent. The only downfall was that it was challenging to get a taxi back to the city as there is a taxi stand but taxis themselves were not plentiful at this location, maybe due to the time of day/year. Definitely recommend the view though!
Written 18 January 2023
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Nuncio D
Pembroke Pines, FL29 contributions
Jan 2023
This place offers great views of Florence, for sure, but be ready for a hard walk, uphill. Make sure to eat well and drink water before you go (and more water while you go up). For me, it was really worth it the walk, but for my wife and daughter it was tough.
Written 16 January 2023
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Maire O
dublin32 contributions
Jan 2023
You can see over Florence from here. You can walk up, a high hill but very doable, take a bus , which we were told is great to see the unfolding vista, or take a cab.
Written 11 January 2023
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Luke
Brno, Czech Republic9 contributions
Jul 2022
Piazzale Michelangelo is the best place where you can see whole Florence from one place. You have to definitely go to this place when you want to visit Florence. It is on the hill with great view ever. Nice and romantic.
Written 10 January 2023
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famtraveler3
Washington DC, DC24 contributions
What buses take me to Piazza Michelangelo, where do I catch them, and is a Tabacchi the place where I would buy the bus tickets?
geraldi123
London26 contributions
The bus and tram network in Florence, Italy, is run by the ATAF e Li-nea consortium. Timetables and other service information about day buses, night buses, electric buses and trams can be found on the ATAF website. Much of it is in English, but the Italian version contains the more up-to-date transport network map.
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I believe you can buy bus tickets at local shops, like Tabacchi
Dream37869361518
3 contributions
HI, i climbed the stairs up to the Piazza de Michelangelo in Florence. I am wondering how many stairs I went up. Thank you.
to_experience_new
Sweden1,237 contributions
Sorry, never counted them 😁
Is the walk up possible with a stroller? My husband is worried that it will be all stairs.
Fran & Bob
St. Catharines, Canada1,030 contributions
There is also a concrete ramp at the side of the stairs for strollers, wheelchairs, etc.
Virgile Sarrus
Brescia, Italy55 contributions
Bonjour,
L'entrée et visite est gratuite, ou faut-il payer ? Si oui, quel est le prix svp ?
Merci d'avance
Montevideano2012
Montevideo, Uruguay166 contributions
Si Virgile, el acceso es gratuito
E9erX30
Va Beach89 contributions
Going on a day trip to Florence from Pisa. Planning on visiting the Duomo and Piazza Michelangelo. What do you recommend as the best way to travel between these 2 attractions?
Is there a bus that services these areas?
Five Minute Travel Guide
Tampa, FL149 contributions
It's just a 1.3mile walk between them past some nice must-see sights. You'll actually get there before the buses. Bus 12 and 13 go to the Piazzale Michelangelo, but from the Duomo you have to take a bus to get to a stop for 12 or 13.
Allybert
Mackinac Island, MI7 contributions
Where us tge statue of DAVID?
Stelios.D.O.
Athens, Greece128 contributions
Right in the middle of the square.
letty
London, UK19 contributions
Hello travelers !
I was wondering what are the opening hours to visit piazzale michelangelo please ?
I saw online 9:30-1pm. 3pm 7pm and Sundays 3pm-7pm
Is it to visit the park and see the panoramic view or only for the church ?
Thanks a lot for your help
Aseel A
Ramallah, Palestinian Territories19 contributions
I think it’s for the church.
Lucas
Toledo, Spain54 contributions
Pedida de mano
Hola viajo con mi novia en octubre y me gustaría pedir la mano en el mirador , os pregunto si allí habría alguien tocando algún instrumento o si se podría contratar a alguien para este fin...
Gracias
Chris-uit-P
Panningen, The Netherlands251 contributions
Hello,
maybe you can ask the street musician francesco bassi, I saw him playing in a square, really beautiful! his website: francescobassi point org
PIAZZALE MICHELANGELO (Florence) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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