9 Observation Decks & Towers in Florence Historic Center That You Shouldn't Miss

June 17, 2021 Claudia Navarrete

Florence is an art historian’s dream. The Galleria dell'Accademia bursts with works by Michelangelo, who is entombed within the frescoed walls of the Basilica di Santa Croce. Budding photographers can snap pics of the Ponte Vecchio bridge, and serious shoppers can spend a blissful afternoon wandering the shops of Piazza Santo Spirito. Tuscan cuisine pays homage to the region’s bounty. Swipe a hunk of crusty bread across a pool of local olive oil and you’ll be instantly transported to your happiest place.
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1. Campanile di Giotto

Piazza del Duomo Historical Center, 50122, Florence Italy +39 055 230 2885 http://www.ilgrandemuseodelduomo.it/monumenti/4-campanile
Excellent
72%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
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1%
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4.5 based on 8,493 reviews

Campanile di Giotto

Reviewed By Travelmad237

As part of our Duomo climb ticket (Cupola) we also had access to the other sites on the complex. After scaling the hot & dizzy heights of the duomo in July standing at 92m high we noticed the campanile adjacent to the dome & couldn’t resist climbing there too to enjoy the magnificent views from there. The climb inside the campanile offers more respite moments to catch your breath on much more open staircases climbing to a similar height of 82m & equally magnificent views all around including the wonderful Duomo. So if you’re unsure of tackling the challenge of climbing in more confined & upright spaces in the duomo then consider the campanile climb instead. You will not miss out on the glory of the views over Florence in a slightly less intense environment.

2. Torre di Arnolfo

Piazza della Signoria Palazzo Vecchio, 50122, Florence Italy http://museicivicifiorentini.comune.fi.it/en/palazzovecchio/visitamuseo/tower_of_palazzovecchio.html
Excellent
58%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
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2%
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4.5 based on 115 reviews

Torre di Arnolfo

Reviewed By KatieZ995 - Plymouth, United States

The view is worth the climb. Because you start the climb after you are already on the top floor of the Palazzo the additional 233 steps to the top don't seem too bad. It also (in my opinion) offers a better view of Florence than the bell tower of the Duomo.

3. Torre dei Belfredelli

Via De' Ramaglianti 2, 50125, Florence Italy
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Torre dei Belfredelli

4. Torre di San Niccolo

Piazza Poggi Oltrarno, Florence Italy
Excellent
33%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
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4.0 based on 113 reviews

Torre di San Niccolo

5. Torre dei Ricci

Via del Corno 48, 50122, Florence Italy
Excellent
25%
Good
25%
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50%
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Torre dei Ricci

6. Torre dei Marsili

Borgo San Jacopo, Florence Italy
Excellent
25%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
0%
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Torre dei Marsili

7. Torre della Zecca

Piazza Piave 1, 50122, Florence Italy
Excellent
7%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
57%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
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3.5 based on 14 reviews

Torre della Zecca

8. Torre della Castagna

Via Dante Alighieri 2, 50122, Florence Italy
Excellent
20%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
60%
Poor
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3.5 based on 5 reviews

Torre della Castagna

9. Torre della Serpe

Viale Fratelli Rosselli Piazzale di Porta al Prato, 50123, Florence Italy
Excellent
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0%
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100%
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Torre della Serpe

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