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Gallerie Degli Uffizi
37,486 reviews
"... X with Two Cardinals by Raphael Head of Christ by Unknown Tuscan Master Annunciation by Leonardo da Vinci and Andrea del Verrocchio Medusa by Caravaggio Doni Tondo by Michelangelo Venus of Urbino by Titian It ...""The Uffizi is a simply spectacular art gallery which houses one of the finest collections in the world including the probably the best collection of Italian Renaissance art and one of the largest collections of sc..."
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Piazzale Michelangelo
33,225 reviews
"Many friends recommended that we get some food, a bottle of wine and go to the top of the Piazzale Michelangelo to watch the sunset and see the fantastic views of Florence as the sun sets and the lights of Florenc...""up on a hill, a few minutes away from historic city center of Florenz : Taxi approximativ € 12.-, by bus depending on your ticket, by hop-on-hop-off bus ca € 25.- (all day) Great statue & great view , we highly re..."
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Galleria dell'Accademia
31,639 reviews
"The Accademia is a wonderful art gallery in Florence which houses arguably the most famous statue in the world - Michelangelo's David which is simply perfection in a sculpture.""Seeing the real David is much more impressive than the copies and I highly recommend Rick Steve’s audio tour of the museum"
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Basilica of Santa Croce
8,991 reviews
"Many famous Italians are buried or memorialized here, including, Dante, Galileo, Machiavelli, Michelangelo, Rossini, Marconi 3. The art, including frescoes by Giotto and his pupils, incredible icons (my favorite i...""Beautiful church with stunning history - tombs of Michaelangelo, Gallileo, Rossini, electrical genius Marconi, etc etc Incredible art inside plus great museum, and fascinating history of devastating floods of 1966..."
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Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
28,532 reviews
"As you take a tour of the baptistery, its museum, the cathedral, and the bell tower, you will come across some of the best-known masterpieces of architecture and art by the greatest artists – Michelangelo, Giotto,...""Stunning gothic architecture complemented by Brunelleschi's dome is a sight to behold, full of romance and a wonderful atmosphere in the evening."
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Piazza del Duomo
22,219 reviews
"Stunning architecture, cobbled walkways, warm restaurants and thrilled folks dtinking in the sounds, colors, energy, beauty and the lovely, lovely Duomo and Basillica.""The outside of the Duomo cathedral & the baptistry are breathtaking, Enjoyed the crypts and got to climb the bell tower and to the dome (make sure you get reservations early to climb or you'll miss out)."
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Palazzo Vecchio
8,940 reviews
"The beautiful Palazzo Vecchio offers us mysteries, riddles, secret passages and a trip back into history to three eras.""If you are on a budget simply walk there and take some postcard snaps of the old palace, now the council chambers Lovely place for an early morning or late night walk to avoid some crowds"
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Cupola del Brunelleschi
6,655 reviews
"You must MUST book a time as soon as you get to Florence (free with the Firenze Card, €18 without) it sells out everyday so make it one if the first things you do...easiest way is at the Duomo Museum.""Though I am afraid of heights and my leg is affected by herniated disc, I was determined to do it and did it having hope, enthusiasm, and a huge desire to do it."
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Palazzo Pitti
5,739 reviews
"The Palazzo Pitti Pitti Palace The Palazzo is the largest museum in Florence in the Palace there is a variety of places to visit Modern Art, Silver Museum Museum of Carriages It Stands on the Boboli Hill and Bobol...""In this splendid and indeed shining palace you find the Palatine Gallery, the Modern Art Gallery, the Quarters of Bourbon, Winter and the Prince of Naples, a costume gallery, and the museum of silverworks."
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Piazza della Signoria
16,845 reviews
"It is surrounded by sights such as Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, Loggia dei Lanzi, which houses a statue of Perseus holding Medusa's head in his hand, and several city palaces like the Palace of the Tribunale d...""These statues include the Fountain of Neptune, a copy of Michelangelo's David, Equestrian Mount off Cosimo I, Hercules & Cacus, the Abduction of the Sabine Women, Perseus and the Head of Medussa, Medici Lions, Jud..."
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Basilica San Miniato al Monte
5,334 reviews
"Every time I visit Florence over the past 50 years or so, I take the bus up to Piazzale Michaelangelo where one his Davids reign outdoors, and walk past the throngs tacross the street a bit, to this beautiful church.""I absolutely LOVED my 2 hours there - observing the mass, hearing the Gregorian chants and then exiting out to see the sun set across the entire city of Florence from the church's piazza."
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Mercato Centrale
15,891 reviews
"Amazing space with a vibrant market in the ground floor with a wonderful range foods and a foodie heaven on the first floor with a fabulous range of cafes, restaurants and bars.""The lower level is a marvellous collection of food stalls, with fresh pastas, salamis, olives, a huge selection of cheeses, and every vegetable imaginable."
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Campanile di Giotto
8,491 reviews
"The climb inside the campanile offers more respite moments to catch your breath on much more open staircases climbing to a similar height of 82m & equally magnificent views all around including the wonderful Duomo.""Worth the climb for the views, though walking across the metal grid floor at the top of the tower and being able to easily see through to the ground many feet below had me feeling a bit giddy."
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Ponte Vecchio
20,582 reviews
"The real beauty of the old bridge though is in a stroll along the Arno, especially at night to take advantage of the incredible reflections, to view the bridge from along the river.""Amazing it's one of the oldest bridges I've seen it is absolutely beautiful the small jewellery shops on the bridge are excuisite you have all the designer names you can think of diamonds sapphire ruby and emerald..."
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Museo Nazionale del Bargello
2,996 reviews
"... trip to the Bargello to see the original Baptistery Doors competition panels of Brunelleschi and Ghiberti, Donatello's David, Giambologna's Mercury and some lesser known Michleangelo reliefs and other sculptures.""Amazing to find such an ancient building, that's so complete, with wonderful sculptures including Michelangelo and Donetello, and it's quiet, all the rude barging hoards are busy knocking into each other in the Uf..."
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Cappelle Medicee
2,029 reviews
"The chapel consists of the Sacrestia Nuova (New Sacristy), Cappella dei Principi (Chapel of the Princes), La Cripta (The Crypt) and the Treasure of the Basilica of San Lorenzo.""The main chapel (Cappella dei Principi) has beautiful inlaid stonework (marble, granite and other semi-precious stones), some are amazingly intricate."
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Church of Santa Maria Novella
3,677 reviews
"... paintings and wooden crosses, some of the pieces are world famous, like my favourite, The Holy Trinity, a fresco by Masacchio which profoundly influenced Florentine painting and inspired future generations wit...""Tranquil Capella Strozzi with Filippino Lippi’s frescoes, magnificent Spanish Chapel with elaborate frescoes of Andrea da Firenze, Botticelli’s “Adoration of Magi”, famous wooden Crucifix by Brunelleschi in the Go..."
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Museo Galileo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
2,281 reviews
"Amazing telescopes, Galileo’s actual middle finger, Peter Leopold’s chemistry cabinet, ancient globes, anatomical models - a dizzying array of exhibits that ensure this museum really packs a punch!""Stroll along the river's edge till you find this museum and inside you will discover a plethora of scientific instruments beautifully crafted in a bygone era and a nice surprise with the small display of original..."
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Centro Storico
5,161 reviews
"... Podestà, Palazzo della Signoria), loggias (Loggia del Bigallo, Loggia dei Lanzi, Loggia degli Innocenti and Mercato Nuovo), fountains and Ponte Vecchio, the wonderful 14th century bridge century lined with shops.""The jewellery shops, the river, the exquisite architectural masterpieces ..just wow."
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Museo di Palazzo Vecchio
1,461 reviews
"I recommend everyone to reach the tower of Palazzo Vecchio, wich gives you opportunity to see great panorama of city, Piazza di Segnioria and very many historical places...""We have this monument with the help of a friend of ours who has lived in Florence for many years and is an expert on Florentine history."
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Basilica di San Lorenzo
1,034 reviews
"The features and style of the renaissance architecture are really accentuated and the library is just stunning.""there are so many to tell about that church consecrated in 393 (!), parish Church for De Medici family, a place where Renaissance architecture has been birth, a place where Michelangelo and Brunelleschi worked......"
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Palazzo Strozzi
927 reviews
"Perhaps the most memorable exhibits include The Peggy Guggenheim (1949 and recently repeated in 2016), Gustav Klimt (1992), Botticelli and Filippino Lippi (who was the most visited exhibition in Italy in 2004), an...""The Palazzo currently hosts a number of temporary exhibits each year and we were lucky enough to be in Siena when the "Verrocchio Il Maestro di Leonardo" exhibition was being hosted."
