Square

Florence’s most famous square and the heart of the city is home to several of Florence’s famous landmarks. Piazza del Duomo will be your first stop in Florence, and we’re sure you’ll pass through it countless times during your stay. [btn "Find the cheapest hotels in Florence" https://booking.com/city/it/florence.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-florencie-piazza] Formally, the area consists of two squares: Piazza del Duomo and Piazza di San Giovanni…

Square

One of the city's most important squares, and the largest of them all, should not be missed during your Florence tour. [btn "Top 10 best hotels in Florence" https://booking.com/city/it/florence.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-florencie-repubblica] The square has been the centre since antiquity, when it was the site of the Roman Forum. In the Middle Ages, markets were held in the square and it remains the centre of Florence's historic district to…

Square, Lookout

Would you like to capture the River Arno, the rooftops of Florence and the dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in a single photograph? Head up to Piazzale Michelangelo above the south bank of the river. From the public terrace, you’ll also see the Ponte Vecchio and the tower of the Palazzo Vecchio. The view is free; if you don’t fancy the climb, there’s a bus that goes up there. [btn "Find the cheapest hotels in Florence" https:/…

Square

Piazza Santo Spirito is not a popular tourist spot, so you can experience the true local atmosphere of the city. The square is home to excellent cafes and wine bars, a market and some of the cheapest restaurants in town. [btn "Top 10 best hotels in Florence" https://booking.com/city/it/florence.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-florencie-santospirito] Although not the centre of tourist interest, the square is a 10-15 minute walk from the historic…