Things to do in Florence, Tuscany: The Best Architectural Buildings

September 17, 2021 Natalie Tallman

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.
Restaurants in Florence

1. Battistero di San Giovanni

Piazza San Giovanni, 50122, Florence Italy +39 055 230 2885 [email protected] http://www.museumflorence.com/
Excellent
67%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4,408 reviews

Battistero di San Giovanni

A beautiful building best known for its elaborately sculpted doors by Lorenzo Ghiberti.

Reviewed By the_Devilyn - Surrey, United Kingdom

Get the combined ticket for the 4 main attractions and take some time to appreciate the atmosphere in the Battisterio. There's currently some restoration work going on so quite a bit of the walls is covered but you can still see the golden mosaic ceiling and also get a rare glimpse into the restoration work.

2. Palazzo Gondi

Piazza San Firenze, 3, Florence Italy
Excellent
62%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Palazzo Gondi

3. Loggia dei Lanzi

Piazza della Signoria, 50121, Florence Italy +39 055 23885 http://www.polomuseale.firenze.it/
Excellent
66%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,109 reviews

Loggia dei Lanzi

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."

Reviewed By Jo_and_Tom - Anna, United States

This area has several masterpieces with Cellini's Perseus to Rape of Sabines. Luca, our tour guide, stated this area has been there since Renaissance. Many artist at that time along with tourist would be able to study the art up close. Flanking this is the Uffzi, Pallazo Vecchio, and Uffzi museum. If you want an up close photo of a masterpiece this is the place to go.

4. Torre Volognana

Via del Proconsolo 4 Corner Via Ghibellina, 50122, Florence Italy
Excellent
20%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 5 reviews

Torre Volognana

5. Palazzo Spini Feroni

Piazza di Santa Trinita, 5, 50123, Florence Italy +39 055 356 2846 http://www.ferragamo.com/museo/it/ita
Excellent
30%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 20 reviews

Palazzo Spini Feroni

6. Palazzo dell'Arte della Lana

Via Dell'Arte della Lana 1, 50123, Florence Italy
Excellent
29%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
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4.0 based on 7 reviews

Palazzo dell'Arte della Lana

7. Mercato Nuovo

Piazza della Repubblica Corner of Via Porta Rossa & Via Por Santa Maria Calimala, 50123, Florence Italy http://www.arte.it/guida-arte/firenze/da-vedere/monumento/loggia-del-mercato-nuovo-o-del-porcellino-1930
Excellent
20%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
39%
Poor
12%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 137 reviews

Mercato Nuovo

8. Torre dei Baldovinetti

Borgo Santi Apostoli, 50123, Florence Italy
Excellent
0%
Good
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Satisfactory
100%
Poor
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3.0 based on 3 reviews

Torre dei Baldovinetti

9. Via Dello Studio

Via Dello Studio, Florence Italy
Excellent
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100%
Poor
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Via Dello Studio

10. Palazzo Orlandini del Beccuto

Via De' Pecori 6, 50123, Florence Italy http://palazzi.abi.it/palazzi/Toscana/Firenze/183-Palazzo_Orlandini_del_Beccuto.html

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