![]() ![]() If for some reason you’re tired of art galleries and museums, then a stroll in the glorious spring and fall weather along the promenade of the River Arno - the river that cuts through Florence and flows eventually into the Mediterranean on the west coast of the country - is a pleasant way to spend a morning or afternoon. The historic Ponte Vecchio over the Arno (Photo Credit: Rebecca Hall) Walk Along The Arno River To Ponte Vecchio Bridge with the best times to visit early morning or after 5 p.m. Pro Tip: Due to its popularity, it’s best to get to the gallery pretty early to avoid lines. ![]() You’re sure to marvel at the building’s design too, meaning you don’t necessarily have to be a fan of art in order to appreciate this masterpiece. ![]() Busiest times of the day are 10 a.m.-12 p.m., so either go early or later in the afternoon.ġ2 Florence, Italy Vacation Rentals With Fantastic Views Of The Duomo Lelia Braida Mures / Accademia GalleryĪlso known as the Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze, although smaller than the Uffizi, it’s famous as it houses Michelangelo’s David, a 17-foot marble statue of a standing nude male representing the biblical hero from David and Goliath, who has also been considered something of a political figure in Florence.Īrt connoisseurs will love the gallery in general for its large collection of paintings by local artists from the 1300s to the 1600s. Pro Tip: Open Tuesday-Sunday 8:15 a.m.-6:50 p.m., last entry 5:30 p.m. If you just want to appreciate the building and not spend a lot of time on the art, or leave your companion to it, then head to the cafeteria on the second floor that has magnificent views across Piazza della Signoria and meet each other later. Italians are proud of the Uffizi, constructed in the 1500s and housing many ancient sculptures and paintings dating as far back as the Middle Ages to masterpieces by Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Raffaello, among many more and also Dutch, Flemish, and German painters. katuka / UffiziĪdjacent to the Piazza della Signoria is unarguably the most famous art gallery in Italy. Pro Tip: It gets very busy in the middle of the day, so to avoid being pushed in all directions, keep your possessions in a money belt under your T-shirt just in case. Both locals and tourists flock here to gape at the Palazzo Vecchio and are en route to Florence’s, and indeed Italy’s, most important art galleries - the Uffizi. Piazza – meaning “square,” della Signoria is L-shaped and directly outside of the Palazzo Vecchio and showcases many statues of historical importance to Florence, as well as being a great spot to sit in one of the many cafes that line it and to people watch. Statues in Piazza Della Signoria (Photo Credit: Rebecca Hall) Piazza Della Signoria This is certainly one to enjoy if art and history is your thing, or even if not - just stand outside and admire the 14th-century architecture. It’s also an archaeological site as it sits on top of the ancient theater of the Roman colony of Florentia, dating back to the A.D. Palazzo Vecchio is a striking palace where art and history combine magnificently with Roman ruins, a medieval fortress, and Renaissance chambers and paintings. ![]() I was lucky to be hosted in both Bologna and Florence and I share some of the fantastic things to do in gorgeous Florence and also some not so obvious tourist activities.Īrt, statues, history - it’s all here in Florence, and where better to start your exploration than the town hall, also known as the Palazzo della Signoria due to its proximity to the Piazza della Signoria. From both cities, excellent high speed trains connect to Florence’s Santa Maria Novella station in excellent time, plus Train Italia - the main train provider - has an excellent app to book tickets and check train times. The airport in Florence is small, so it’s best to fly into the larger city of Bologna, or Italy’s capital - Rome. A mere wander around the city will leave you gaping with awe, and possibly a sore neck from looking up. The capital of the Tuscany region of Italy, home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art, architecture, and Michelangelo’s David, Florence - Firenze in Italian - should definitely be on your must-visit list when you come to the beautiful European country of Italy. ![]()
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