3 Days in Florence: Renaissance Deep Dive Itinerary

Three days allow you to spread out the heavy cultural intake, exploring different historical neighbourhoods and digging deeper into the artistic legacies. You will spend dedicated time admiring the greatest sculptures, wandering through vast royal gardens, and exploring the gritty political history of the medieval squares. This pace permits you to comfortably cross the river and experience the artisan workshops without constantly rushing. It perfectly balances monumental tourism with authentic local exploration.

  • 1

    The Rise of Genius and Power

    • MORNING
      Accademia gallery in Florence

      Accademia Gallery

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      OVERVIEW & STATS

      Established
      In 1784, making it 242 years old
      Annual Visitors
      1,428,369 (2022)

      ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

      Heritage Status
      Italian National Heritage
      Founders
      Leopold Ii, Holy Roman Emperor

      WEB & AMENITIES

      Facilities
      BookstoreLibraryPhoto Archive
    • AFTERNOON
      Central market market in Florence

      Central Market

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      ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

      Architects
      Giuseppe Mengoni
    • AFTERNOON
      Medici riccardi palace in Florence

      Medici Riccardi Palace

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      OVERVIEW & STATS

      Established
      In 1500, making it 526 years old
      Annual Visitors
      192,666 (2022)
      Exhibition Items
      537
      Wi-Fi
      Free

      ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

      Heritage Status
      Italian National Heritage
      Architectural Styles
      Renaissance
      Architects
      Michelozzo

      WEB & AMENITIES

      Facilities
      Bookstore
      Accessibility
      Wheelchair Accessible
    • EVENING
      Palazzo vecchio in Florence

      Old Palace

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      OVERVIEW & STATS

      Established
      In 1299, making it 727 years old

      ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

      Heritage Status
      Italian National Heritage
      Architectural Styles
      GothicRomanesque Art
      Architects
      Arnolfo Di Cambio

      WEB & AMENITIES

  • 2

    Royal Estates and Authentic Craft

    • MORNING
      Palazzo pitti in Florence

      Pitti Palace

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      OVERVIEW & STATS

      Established
      In 1458, making it 568 years old
      Annual Visitors
      650,612 (2022)

      ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

      Heritage Status
      Italian National Heritage
      Architectural Styles
      Renaissance
      Architects
      Filippo BrunelleschiLuca Fancelli

      WEB & AMENITIES

    • AFTERNOON
      Fountain in Boboli gardens in Florence, with Florence in the background

      Boboli Gardens

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      OVERVIEW & STATS

      Established
      In 1766, making it 260 years old
      Annual Visitors
      512,633 (2021)
      Exhibition Items
      245
      Wi-Fi
      No

      ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

      Heritage Status
      Italian National HeritagePart Of Unesco World Heritage Site

      WEB & AMENITIES

      Facilities
      Archive BuildingBookstoreCaféCloakroom
      Accessibility
      Wheelchair Accessible
    • AFTERNOON
      Brancacci chapel in Florence

      Brancacci Chapel

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      OVERVIEW & STATS

      Established
      In 1424, making it 602 years old
      Annual Visitors
      18,905 (2022)
      Exhibition Items
      50
      Wi-Fi
      No

      ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

      Heritage Status
      Italian National Heritage

      WEB & AMENITIES

      Facilities
      Archive BuildingBookstoreLibraryPhoto Archive
      Accessibility
      Wheelchair Accessible
    • EVENING
      New market market in Florence

      New Market

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      OVERVIEW & STATS

      Established
      In 1551, making it 475 years old

      ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

      Architectural Styles
      Renaissance
      Architects
      Giovanni Battista Del Tasso
  • 3

    Sculpture, Science, and Saints

    • MORNING
      Bargello national museum in Florence

      Bargello National Museum

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      OVERVIEW & STATS

      Established
      In 1865, making it 161 years old
      Annual Visitors
      188,906 (2022)
      Exhibition Items
      10,000
      Wi-Fi
      No

      ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

      Heritage Status
      Italian National Heritage
      Architects
      Lapo Tedesco

      WEB & AMENITIES

      Facilities
      Archive BuildingBookstoreCloakroomLibraryPhoto Archive
      Accessibility
      Wheelchair Accessible
    • AFTERNOON
      Basilica of santa croce in Florence

      Basilica of Santa Croce

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      OVERVIEW & STATS

      Established
      In 1294, making it 732 years old

      ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

      Heritage Status
      Italian National HeritagePart Of Unesco World Heritage Site
      Architectural Styles
      Gothic
      Architects
      Arnolfo Di Cambio

      WEB & AMENITIES

    • AFTERNOON
      Galileo museum in Florence

      Galileo Museum

      Highlight read guide

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      OVERVIEW & STATS

      Established
      In 1930, making it 96 years old
      Annual Visitors
      168,041 (2022)
      Exhibition Items
      1,250
      Wi-Fi
      Free

      ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

      Heritage Status
      Italian National Heritage

      WEB & AMENITIES

      Facilities
      Archive BuildingBookstoreCloakroomLibraryPhoto ArchiveRestoration Laboratory
      Accessibility
      Wheelchair Accessible
    • EVENING
      Loggia of the lancers in Florence

      Loggia dei Lanzi Sculptures

      Photo Spot read guide

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      ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

      Heritage Status
      Italian National Heritage
      Architectural Styles
      Gothic
      Architects
      Benci Di Cione DamiSimone Talenti

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