1 Day in Florence: Essential Itinerary

This intense, tightly packed route is designed for travellers who only have a single day to experience the absolute pinnacle of the city's offerings. It rapidly hits the monumental architectural symbols, the most famous art collection, and the iconic river crossing before culminating in a spectacular panoramic sunset. You will cover the heavy hitters of the Renaissance, ensuring you do not miss the universally recognized landmarks. It requires significant energy but guarantees a massively rewarding, unforgettable highlight reel.

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    Monuments and Masterpieces

    • MORNING
      Cathedral in Florence

      Florence Cathedral

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      OVERVIEW & STATS

      Established
      In 1296, making it 730 years old

      ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

      Heritage Status
      Italian National HeritagePart Of Unesco World Heritage Site
      Architectural Styles
      Italian GothicRenaissance
      Architects
      Andrea PisanoAndrea Di BonaiutoAntonio CiaccheriArnolfo Di CambioBenci Di Cione DamiEmilio De FabrisFilippo BrunelleschiFrancesco TalentiGiottoGiovanni Di Lapo GhiniNeri Di FioravanteTaddeo Gaddi

      WEB & AMENITIES

      Facilities
      Archive BuildingBookstoreLibraryPhoto ArchiveRestoration Laboratory
    • MORNING
      Baptistery of san giovanni in Florence

      Baptistery of Saint John

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      OVERVIEW & STATS

      Established
      In 1059, making it 967 years old

      ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

      Heritage Status
      Part Of Unesco World Heritage Site
      Architectural Styles
      Romanesque

      WEB & AMENITIES

    • AFTERNOON
      Uffizi gallery in Florence

      Uffizi Gallery

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      OVERVIEW & STATS

      Established
      In 1560, making it 466 years old
      Annual Visitors
      969,978 (2021)
      Elevation
      56 m
      Wi-Fi
      Free

      ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

      Architects
      Alfonso ParigiBernardo BuontalentiGiorgio Vasari
      Founders
      Cosimo I De' Medici, Grand Duke Of Tuscany

      WEB & AMENITIES

      Facilities
      BookstoreCaféCloakroom
    • EVENING
      Ponte vecchio in Florence

      Old Bridge

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      OVERVIEW & STATS

      Established
      In 1335, making it 691 years old

      ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

      Heritage Status
      World Heritage Site
      Architects
      Neri Di Fioravante
    • NIGHT
      View from Michelangelo square in Florence

      Michelangelo Square

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      OVERVIEW & STATS

      Established
      In 1869, making it 157 years old

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