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
Attraction read guideFULL PLACE DETAILS
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
- AFTERNOON

Central Market
Market read guideFULL PLACE DETAILS
ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE
- Architects
- Giuseppe Mengoni
- AFTERNOON

Medici Riccardi Palace
Architecture read guideFULL PLACE DETAILS
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
- EVENING

Old Palace
Attraction read guideFULL PLACE DETAILS
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

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

Boboli Gardens
Park & Nature read guideFULL PLACE DETAILS
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
FacilitiesArchive BuildingBookstoreCaféCloakroomAccessibilityWheelchair Accessible - AFTERNOON

Brancacci Chapel
Hidden Gem read guideFULL PLACE DETAILS
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
FacilitiesArchive BuildingBookstoreLibraryPhoto ArchiveAccessibilityWheelchair Accessible - EVENING

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
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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
FacilitiesArchive BuildingBookstoreCloakroomLibraryPhoto ArchiveAccessibilityWheelchair Accessible - AFTERNOON

Basilica of Santa Croce
Architecture read guideFULL PLACE DETAILS
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
Highlight read guideFULL PLACE DETAILS
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
FacilitiesArchive BuildingBookstoreCloakroomLibraryPhoto ArchiveRestoration LaboratoryAccessibilityWheelchair Accessible - EVENING

Loggia dei Lanzi Sculptures
Photo Spot read guideFULL PLACE DETAILS
ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE
- Heritage Status
- Italian National Heritage
- Architectural Styles
- Gothic
- Architects
- Benci Di Cione DamiSimone Talenti
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