Observation Decks & Towers in Florence

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Observation Decks & Towers in Florence

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  • TravelingSoccerLoon
    Saint Paul, MN7,920 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful bell tower adjacent to the Duomo in Florence. Designed by Florentine artist Giotto and completed in 1359. I purchased the Brunelleschi Pass that allows access to all the monuments at the Piazza del Duomo including climbing the 414 steps to the top of the Campanile di Giotto. It is quite strenuous and there is no elevator. The views from the top are good but not as good as from the top of the Dome in part because of the wire fence that is in place.
    Written January 1, 2025
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  • Dimitris L
    Sydney, Australia53,334 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The ninety four metre Tower of Arnolfo is part of the Palazzo Vecchio. Interestingly the tower does not seem to be centrally located in the palazzo, the reason being that it had been built for a previous building! It remained when the Palazzo was completed. Its main use appears to have been that of a prison!
    Written December 5, 2024
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  • Ugo C
    Reykjavik, Iceland754 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very cool and old watchtower from the Roman Empire. Very nice to see how it has survived and kept outside the historic center.
    Written September 20, 2022
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  • Tommo
    Melbourne, Australia57,040 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We discovered this tower whilst on our walking tour.

    Its one of the tallest surviving towers of Florence with a small garden on its side towards Borgo San Jacopo.

    The top floor of the tower was added after the 14th Century. It has a creeping vine going up the tower.
    Written March 18, 2024
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  • MariannePingHuang
    1 contribution
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Incredibly unprofessional: the venue is SO great, the menu looks good, the service is underwhelming to say the least - probably, understaffed and certainly, without basic training.

    We ordered 1 starter, 2 main courses - first main was served, 1/2 hour later the starter. Second main never arrived at the table, was however on the bill. The waiter was not surprised, didn’t offer any appologies, but did provide a new and correct bill. Thanks for that!

    If in the surroundings, check out Torrino de Santa Rosa, reflect on its great potential, but don’t order.
    Written July 11, 2022
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  • SoCalOregonian
    Murrieta, CA10,359 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Marsili family, one of the oldest in the city, built this tower in the 11th or 12th century. In the 1800’s a goldsmith, who added the distinctive terracotta additions to the façade (2 saints flanking the Annunciation, which is above the door), bought it
    Written September 16, 2019
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  • Rob L
    9 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A long climb to the top but worth the view when you get there. There are a number of platforms to view as you climb. I paid an entry fee of 15 Euro at the booth inside the base of the tower.
    Written July 10, 2017
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