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Statue of David
As featured in Florence for young kids
Ollie #2 of 81 attractions in Florence
5 of 5 stars 1,363 reviews
Whether or not you are into art, this is a must-see when visiting Florence: Michelangelo's magnificent marble statue of the biblical hero, David.
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Basilica di San Miniato al Monte
As featured in 3 days in Florence and 1 other guide
Ollie #3 of 81 attractions in Florence
5 of 5 stars 274 reviews
Owner description: Situated on a hill (monte) outside Florence with unsurpassed views of the city, this structure is one of the finest examples of Tuscan Romanesque...... more » Owner description: Situated on a hill (monte) outside Florence with unsurpassed views of the city, this structure is one of the finest examples of Tuscan Romanesque architecture, built between the 11th and 13th centuries. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Lookouts
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Piazza della Signoria
As featured in 3 days in Florence
Ollie #4 of 81 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 430 reviews

Piazza della Signoria is one of the two most important centres of attractions in Florence, along with the Piazza del Duomo. Many visitors come to love this particular square and... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Piazzale Michelangelo
As featured in 3 days in Florence
Ollie #6 of 81 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 867 reviews
Owner description: This 19th century piazza has undoubtedly the best panoramic view of Florence. The square is decorated with copies of Michelangelo's sculptures, but...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Lookouts; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Duomo - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
As featured in 3 days in Florence and 2 other guides
Ollie #7 of 81 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 1,085 reviews
Designed by Arnolfo di Cambio at the end of the 13th century, the Cathedral's trademark dome is now the symbol of Florence.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Giotto's Bell Tower (Campanile di Giotto)
Ollie #8 of 81 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 271 reviews
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Basilica di Santa Croce
As featured in 3 days in Florence
Ollie #10 of 81 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 363 reviews
Owner description: This is the richest medieval church in Florence, which features frescoes by Giotto, a chapel by Brunelleschi and one of the finest of all early...... more » Owner description: This is the richest medieval church in Florence, which features frescoes by Giotto, a chapel by Brunelleschi and one of the finest of all early Renaissance tombs. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Cemeteries; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Piazza del Duomo
Ollie #11 of 81 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 281 reviews

There are two important squares to see in Florence, Piazza dell Signoria and Piazza dell Duomo. Which is best is difficult to say. Piazza dell Duomo is where you find the... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Palazzo Vecchio
As featured in 3 days in Florence and 1 other guide
Ollie #12 of 81 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 241 reviews
Florence's principal palace was begun in 1299 and built as the seat of the Signoria, the fathers of the city's republican government.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Government Buildings; Castles
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Museo Nazionale del Bargello (Bargello Museum)
As featured in 3 days in Florence
Ollie #13 of 81 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 107 reviews
Owner description: Housed in the Palazzo del Podesta (1255 AD) as the residence of Florence's chief magistrate, this museum houses an unrivalled collection of Italian...... more » Owner description: Housed in the Palazzo del Podesta (1255 AD) as the residence of Florence's chief magistrate, this museum houses an unrivalled collection of Italian Renaissance sculpture. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites; Government Buildings
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Pitti Palace
As featured in 3 days in Florence
Ollie #17 of 81 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 266 reviews
A complex of art museums housing some of the most celebrated treasures in the city.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Museums; Art Galleries; Gardens; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Art Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Museo Stibbert
Ollie #19 of 81 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
A museum showcasing the eccentric and eclectic tastes of Frederick Stibbert, a 19th century art collector.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites; Theaters; Museums
Distance  1.7 miles from city center
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Centro Storico
Ollie #21 of 81 attractions in Florence
5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Owner description: That part of Florence situated between Piazza San Marco, Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Santa Croce, and Santo Spirito, filled with up-scale and...... more » Owner description: That part of Florence situated between Piazza San Marco, Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Santa Croce, and Santo Spirito, filled with up-scale and expensive shops. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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Mercato Centrale
Ollie #27 of 81 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 81 reviews
Open-air market that has a cast-iron structure dating back to 1874, which offers a variety of food shops catering to local residents and restaurants.
Attraction type  Flea/ Street Markets; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  14.2 miles from city center
Palazzo Strozzi
As featured in Florence for young kids
Ollie #28 of 81 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Owner description: Reminiscent of the competition between 15th-century nobles and rich merchants to build the most imposing and beautiful palazzo or palace, the Strozzi...... more » Owner description: Reminiscent of the competition between 15th-century nobles and rich merchants to build the most imposing and beautiful palazzo or palace, the Strozzi is one of the most significant to behold. The Palazzo also houses the Palazzo Strozzi Art Museum, where interesting exhibitions and kids activities sets this modern museum apart. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Castles; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ponte Vecchio
As featured in 3 days in Florence
Ollie #29 of 81 attractions in Florence
4 of 5 stars 271 reviews
Owner description: Erected during Roman times, this is the most ancient and photographed bridge in Florence, which is characterized by three arches and two wide arcades...... more » Owner description: Erected during Roman times, this is the most ancient and photographed bridge in Florence, which is characterized by three arches and two wide arcades on each side housing the famous and unusual "botteghe" or shops. « less
Attraction type  Bridges; Specialty Shops
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Loggia dei Lanzi
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Ollie #30 of 81 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: This outdoor museum space is a peaceful place to rest your weary feet after a long day of sight seeing. Admire some of Florence's most iconic original...... more » Owner description: This outdoor museum space is a peaceful place to rest your weary feet after a long day of sight seeing. Admire some of Florence's most iconic original sculptures from Cellini's "Perseus" to Giambologna's "Rape of the Sabines." « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Vasari Corridor
Ollie #31 of 81 attractions in Florence
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  3.6 miles from city center
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Sinagoga di Firenze e Museo ebraico
Ollie #35 of 81 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Owner description: This synagogue, one of the largest in Europe, was built between 1874 and 1882 in eclectic Moresque style by architects Marco Treves, Mariano...... more » Owner description: This synagogue, one of the largest in Europe, was built between 1874 and 1882 in eclectic Moresque style by architects Marco Treves, Mariano Falcini,Vincenzo Micheli. The museo was set up on 1982 in the same building to display ritual objects, dating from XVI to XX Centuries and documentation regarding the history of the community. In the new section on 2007 was set up a room devoted to the memorial of contemporary history included the Shoa. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella
Ollie #36 of 81 attractions in Florence
4.5 of 5 stars 86 reviews
Owner description: Started in the 16th century by Dominican friars, this is more like a museum than a perfume shop since it stocks an awesome range of perfumes, herbal...... more » Owner description: Started in the 16th century by Dominican friars, this is more like a museum than a perfume shop since it stocks an awesome range of perfumes, herbal elixirs and soaps based on, of all things, vinegar. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Shops; Historic Sites; Shops; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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