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Florence

A photograph of Florence
Photograph · Wikibusters · CC BY-SA 4.0

Florence has a compact, largely pedestrian historic centre on both sides of the Arno. The Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi and Santa Croce form the main north-bank cluster; the Oltrarno begins across the river around Santo Spirito and Palazzo Pitti. Santa Maria Novella station lies northwest of the centre, while hilltop viewpoints and Fiesole require a separate climb or transport leg.

Practical information
Language spoken
Italian
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+39
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
112
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type C, F and L · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide visitor statement was recorded

Planning a visit

Suggested stay
Not recorded
Getting around
Walking, tram and bus
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Category

Historic monuments 0 Museums 0 Places of worship 285 Nature sites 0 Viewpoints 0 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 0 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 0 Art and culture 137 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 137

Interests

History 0 Art 137 Museums 137 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  6. Porcellino
    06 1 hour

    Porcellino

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
  23. Teatro 13
    23 1 hour

    Teatro 13

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
  36. Pegaso
    36 1 hour

    Pegaso

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
  39. Aruch
    39 1 hour

    Aruch

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
  40. Autunno
    40 1 hour

    Autunno

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
  41. Bazzanti
    41 1 hour

    Bazzanti

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
  48. David
    48 1 hour

    David

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
  49. Dietrofront
    49 1 hour

    Dietrofront

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
  50. Duellante
    50 1 hour

    Duellante

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
  52. Estate
    52 1 hour

    Estate

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
  56. Factory
    56 1 hour

    Factory

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
  58. Fiorenza
    58 1 hour

    Fiorenza

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
  72. Il Sole
    72 1 hour

    Il Sole

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
  73. incontri
    73 1 hour

    incontri

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
  74. Incontro
    74 1 hour

    Incontro

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
  75. Instabile
    75 1 hour

    Instabile

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
  76. Inverno
    76 1 hour

    Inverno

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
  88. Lopez
    88 1 hour

    Lopez

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
  91. Marzocco
    91 1 hour

    Marzocco

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
  95. Nokike
    95 1 hour

    Nokike

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
  98. Paloma
    98 1 hour

    Paloma

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

How the city is laid out

The cathedral is the clearest central landmark. Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi lie south toward the Arno, Santa Croce lies east, and Santa Maria Novella lies west near the main station. Cross Ponte Vecchio for the Oltrarno, Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens. Piazzale Michelangelo sits above the river and should be treated as a separate uphill destination rather than part of a flat centre walk.

Checked 2026-08-26

Getting around

Walk for most journeys inside the historic centre. Visit Tuscany describes Florence as relatively small and largely pedestrianised, with buses and trams serving places beyond the walking core. The tram also connects selected outer districts and the airport corridor. Restricted traffic zones make driving impractical for many visitors, so use public transport for outlying stops and keep central days on foot.

Checked 2026-08-26

Nearby districts and related places

Nearby places

Common questions

How many days should I spend in Florence?

A fixed duration is not recorded. Plan by clusters: the cathedral and civic centre, Santa Croce, Santa Maria Novella, the Oltrarno and any hilltop or day-trip destination.

Is Florence easy to explore on foot?

Yes. The historic centre is compact and largely pedestrianised. Most major central sights can be linked on foot, while outer districts and uphill destinations may need transport.

Which sights are south of the Arno?

The Oltrarno contains Palazzo Pitti, the Boboli Gardens and Santo Spirito. Reach it across the central bridges and treat it as a separate neighbourhood cluster.

Does Florence have trams and buses?

Yes. Florence uses buses and a tram network for journeys outside the pedestrian core, including selected outer districts and the airport corridor.

Should I drive in central Florence?

Public transport and walking are usually more practical. The historic centre has restricted traffic areas, narrow streets and a layout designed for short pedestrian journeys.

Turn this list into a plan

Set your days, your pace and the hours you actually want to be out. The planner works around closing days and travel time, and leaves room to eat.

Plan Florence