What to see Florence: Tourist attractions, monuments and places to visit

Bridges

Ponte Vecchio The oldest bridge in Florence has been rebuilt several times at the narrowest point of the Arno. Instead of the old houses now there are the most expensive jewelry stores in the city

Castles, palaces and mansions

Corridoio Vasariano The corridor that leads from the Uffizi, where were the former administrative offices, to Palazzo Pitti. In the corridor there are ancient sculptures, sarcophagi, statues and busts of the Roman Empire
Loggia dei Lanzi Until the end of the XIV. Century was a meeting place, and now there are exhibited here several statues of antiquity and the Renaissance. The best known are: the theft of the Sabines, Hercules and Nessus (Giambologna), and Perseus by Benvenuto Cellin
Palazzo Vecchio The palace is a symbol of the power of Florence and it has been the base of the government until Florence was the capital (1871). It is now a museum where you can admire paintings and sculptures.
Uffizi Gallery One of the finest art galleries in the world, here you can follow the development of Italian painting, from the early beginnings until the seventeenth Century. The Renaissance palace was built by Vasari in 1560

Churches and places of worship

Battistero The baptistery next to the cathedral is a Romanesque building, which is known for its bronze doors. Opposite the cathedral stands the Golden Gate, also known as the "Gate of Paradise" by Ghilberti with scenes from the Old Testament.
Campanile The bell tower of the XIV century was built according to plans by Giotto, and is 82 meters high. At the bottom is decorated with reliefs (copies) by Andrea Pisano and Luca della Robbia.
Chiesa di Santa Croce This Franciscan church of the fourteenth Century is on the square by the same name. Inside there are the tombs of famous Florentines. Beside the church you can visit the Museum of Santa Croce.
Duomo One of the largest cathedrals of Christianity, dating back to XIV Century and built in Gothic style in a traditional Florentine style, with large spaces, horizontal lines of different colors and decoration.

Streets and Squares

Piazzale Michelangelo The large terrace is situated on a hill on the left bank of the Arno. Famous for its view of the old town and the Ponte Vecchio, which is also immortalized in many postcards. In the center of the square there is a copy of David.