The must-visit museums of Florence are the Uffizi Gallery, the Galleria dell’Accademia, Palazzo Pitti with the Boboli Gardens, the Bargello and the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo — together they cover the Renaissance’s greatest painters, its most famous...
The best time to visit Florence is late spring (April–May) or early autumn (September–October), when temperatures are mild, crowds are lighter than summer, and museum queues are more manageable. Summer offers the liveliest atmosphere but the highest heat, prices and...
Most travellers need four to five days in Florence for a well-paced first visit that includes the major museums and at least one Tuscan day trip. Two days covers only the essential landmarks; a week or more works best for those using Florence as a base to explore...
Santa Maria Novella station is, for most visitors, their true first encounter with Florence — and a smooth arrival sets the tone for everything that follows. Santa Maria Novella: Florence’s central hub Located a short walk from the Duomo, Santa Maria Novella...
Florence and the Machine’s music — sweeping, emotional, unmistakably theatrical — has soundtracked a decade of highs and lows for millions of listeners. Which of Florence Welch’s songs matches your spirit? Take a moment for our quiz. The quiz What do you...