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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

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

Planning a visit

Suggested stay
Not recorded
Getting around
Walking, tram and bus
  1. January: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  2. February: good time to visit
  3. March: good time to visit
  4. April: good time to visit
  5. May: best time to visit
  6. June: best time to visit
  7. July: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  8. August: viable with meaningful trade-offs — current month
  9. September: best time to visit
  10. October: good time to visit
  11. November: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  12. December: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  • Best time
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  • Viable with trade-offs
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Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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Category

Historic monuments 1 Museums 122 Places of worship 1 Nature sites 0 Viewpoints 0 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 0 Entertainment 25 Nightlife 327 Family attractions 0 Art and culture 0 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

1 to 2 hours 327

Interests

History 0 Art 0 Museums 0 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
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    Ninfa Bar

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  18. Raaro
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    Raaro

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  25. Al Bar
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    Al Bar

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  39. Aurora
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    Aurora

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  40. Babae
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    Babae

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  41. Babylon
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    Babylon

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  42. Bacci
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    Bacci

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  43. Badalà
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    Badalà

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  44. Bamboo
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    Bamboo

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  45. Bangerang
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    Bangerang

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  46. Bar
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    Bar

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  47. Bar 16
    47 2 hours

    Bar 16

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  48. Bar Alba
    48 2 hours

    Bar Alba

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  65. Bar Fibbi
    65 2 hours

    Bar Fibbi

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  69. Bar Gala
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    Bar Gala

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  75. Bar Leone
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    Bar Leone

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  78. Bar Maja
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    Bar Maja

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  83. Bar Plaz
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    Bar Plaz

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  86. Bar Sauro
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    Bar Sauro

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  88. Bar Sole
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    Bar Sole

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  92. Barvino
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    Barvino

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  93. Be Bop
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    Be Bop

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  94. BeerCode
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    BeerCode

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  97. Birreria
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    Birreria

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  99. Bistrot74
    99 2 hours

    Bistrot74

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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

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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.