Where to find Florentine classics like ribollita, macceroncini with wild game ragu, and towering cones of gelato in the romantic Tuscan capital. Read more: https://www.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-florence-italy

We visit Florence every year with our three kids (currently 9, 11 & 13). These are our favorite places to stay and to eat, and our favorite locations throughout the city that we keep returning to.

Florence is one of the most popular travel destinations in Italy, and very often it, along with Rome and Florence, makes up the itinerary for first-time visitors. One of the wealthiest cities during the Italian Renaissance, Florence is home to classical works of art, historic architecture and of course, natural beauty. And then there's the food. Florence's centro storico (historic center) is compact, flat and walkable—much of it is closed to cars, anyway. Here are the top 20 attractions in Florence, from its world-famous sites to some lesser-known discoveries.