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Florence Highly Recommended Highly Recommended Highly Recommended : Michelin's recommendations

The home of Dante (father of the Italian language), the city of the Medici (patrons of the arts and literature) and a melting pot of humanist art, Florence occupies a magnificent setting best viewed from the Fiesole or San Miniato hills. The panorama takes in the red cupola of the Duomo, the white and green marble Giotto campanile and the stone bell tower of the Palazzo Vecchio, as well as the Arno river, the medieval Ponte Vecchio and the ochre- and grey-coloured palaces of the city.

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Tourist attractions Florence : Things to see and do

  • Palazzo Vecchio Highly Recommended Highly Recommended Highly Recommended

    Piazza della Signora I - 50122 Firenze

    Topped by a fine 94m-high bell tower, this huge building dominates its square. Built between 1299 and 1315 to designs by Arnolfo de Cambio, this uncompromising Gothic structure was initially seat of the Signoria. It became Cosimo I’s residence in the..

  • Galleria degli Uffizi Highly Recommended Highly Recommended Highly Recommended

    Piazzale degli Uffizi 6 I - 50122 Firenze

    This is one of the world’s greatest museums. Its collections trace the evolution of Italian painting from the earliest days to the 17C. The museum is located in the old Uffizi palace, the seat of Medici Florence’s bureaucrats. Built by Vasari in 15..

  • Palazzo del Podestà and Bargello National Museum Highly Recommended Highly Recommended Highly Recommended

    V. del Proconsolo 4 I - 50122 Firenze

    A fine example of medieval architecture, the 13C Palazzo del Podestà has a remarkable courtyard, one of Italy’s finest with a striking décor in the form of the coats of arms belonging to Florence’s senior magistrates (whose residence this was). It ..

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Hotels Florence

  • Relais Uffizi

    Chiasso Del Buco 16 I - 50122 Florence

    In a 16th-century building, overlooking Piazza della Signoria, Relais Uffizi offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi access. The Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio are both just a 5-minute walk away. The hotel's elegant rooms are decorated with antique ..

  • Hotel Bernini Palace

    Piazza San Firenze 29 I - 50122 Florence

    Set in a 15th-century building, Hotel Bernini Palace is a 5-minute walk from Florence Cathedral and Ponte Vecchio. It features antique furniture and Murano glass chandeliers. Some rooms are decorated in a classic style. Others boast Renaissance Flor..

  • Hotel Cristina

    Via Della Condotta N.4 I - 50122 Florence

    Hotel Cristina is set in Florence centre, a 5-minute walk from Florence Cathedral and 15 minutes from Santa Maria Novella Station. It offers rooms with Wi-Fi in a central location. Cristina Hotel’s rooms are provided with TV and work desk. Some of t..

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Leisure activities Florence

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    Illuminate the history of the Renaissance period with an informative walking tour of Florence, a World Heritage Site. View Michelangelo's celebrated statue David, the sensational Brunelleschi's Duomo, the beguiling Piazza Signoria, and the historic ..

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    Immerse yourself in Italian Renaissance art in the palatial surroundings of the Uffizi Gallery. Marvel at works of art from such masters as Botticelli, Titian, Michelangelo, and da Vinci. Listen to your expert guide explain the evolution of Renaissan..

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    Enjoy this splendid excursion to the university city of Pisa, famous for its architectural history and beauty. Take a guided tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, where you can explore the Cathedral, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Baptistery, and other import..

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Restaurants Florence

  • Osteria Caffè Italiano Quite comfortable restaurant 

    via Isola delle Stinche 11 I - 50122 Firenze

    These fine premises are part of a historic building. Wood furnishings predominate in the three small dining halls where the cuisine is largely based on Tuscan recipes. There is a fine wine list.

  • dei Frescobaldi Comfortable restaurant 

    via dè Magazzini 2/4 r I - 50122 Firenze

    Owned by a wine producer, this restaurant boasts two welcoming rooms adorned with stone and frescoes. The menu here focuses on regional cuisine, as well as dishes from elsewhere. Simpler fare is served in the adjacent wine bar.

  • The Fusion Bar & Restaurant Very comfortable and pleasant restaurant 

    vicolo dell'Oro 5 I - 50123 Firenze

    Stylish and innovative are the best adjectives to describe both the cuisine in this restaurant and its sophisticated atmosphere. The fusion menu is highly varied. It successfully combines different ingredients such as sushi, soups made from seaweed, ..

  • Bernini Palace Restaurant within a Michelin recommended hotel (or restaurant) 

    piazza San Firenze 29 I - 50122 Firenze

  • Del Fagioli Quite comfortable restaurant 

    corso Tintori 47 r I - 50122 Firenze

    A typical, family-run Tuscan trattoria in the centre of Florence, which is popular with tourists and locals alike. Enjoy delicious local specialities such as the legendary ribollita (Tuscan bean soup) while you soak up the authentic ambience.

  • Alle Murate Comfortable and pleasant restaurant 

    via del Proconsolo 16 r I - 50122 Firenze

    This restaurant is open to visitors during the day and in the evening (upon request); an audio-guide provides information on the frescoes and archaeological ruins visible here. The menu is also influenced by the past, with its emphasis on traditional..

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