Florence Trip Overview
Enjoy this 3 hours walking tour: an introduction to the city of Florence where you will learn about the blooming of the city and its history deeply bound to the Medici family. From the beginning of the tour you will visit the Duomo Complex, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Florence, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Enjoy this 3 hours walking tour: an introduction to the city of Florence where you will learn about the blooming of the city and its history deeply bound to the Medici family. From the beginning of the tour you will visit the Duomo Complex, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Duomo – Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Via della Canonica, 1 Piazza del Duomo, 50122, Florence Italy
The Florence Duomo, also known as Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, is located in Duomo Square. It is one of the greatest masterpieces of Gothic art and the first Italian Renaissance. The complex of the Cathedral of Florence includes the huge dome of Brunelleschi and the soaring Campanile of Giotto that next to the Battistero determine the silhouette of the city. ( exterior only )
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, 50125, Florence Italy
The Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) is a medieval bridge spanning the river Arno in Florence. It is one of the few remaining bridges with houses built upon. The Vasari corridor that runs over the houses connects the Uffizi with the Pitti Palace on the other side of the river.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, 50122, Florence Italy
Piazza della Signoria was created in the thirteenth century and became Florence’s most important square thanks to the proximity of the Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi Palace. Sidewalk cafés line the pedestrian square, which is embellished with an impressive collection of statuary.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, 50122, Florence Italy
The Palazzo Vecchio (Old Palace) is the city hall of Florence. It was built at the start of the 14th century as the Palazzo del Popolo, or Palace of the People. The fortress-like building with crenellated walls is one of the city’s most famous landmarks. ( exterior only )
Duration: 15 minutes